Project Gutenberg 2007-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 165 Collingwood, Harry 1851 1922 Lancaster, William Joseph Cosens Hodgson, E. S. (Edward Smith) 1866 1937 Hodgson, E.S. Hodgson, Edward Smith A Middy in Command: A Tale of the Slave Squadron Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "A Middy in Command: A Tale of the Slave Squadron" by Harry Collingwood is a nautical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers on a young midshipman in the Royal Navy, Mr. Grenvile, who serves in the anti-slave-trade squadron. The narrative likely explores themes of adventure, naval warfare, and moral complexities surrounding the slave trade, as the protagonist embarks on a quest filled with challenges, including the pursuit of slavers. The opening of the tale establishes a vivid maritime setting, introducing readers to the H.M. gun-brig "Shark" navigating the seas near the Congo. As dawn breaks, the crew spots two strange sails, suspected slavers, prompting a pursuit led by Mr. Grenvile. The account captures the bustling life aboard the ship as orders are given and sails adjusted while the protagonist eagerly participates in the chase. Tension builds as the "Shark" prepares to engage with the enemy, setting the stage for an exciting narrative rife with action, bravery, and the complexities of naval life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Sea stories Africa -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction Slave trade -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 618668 2025-08-09T04:38:22.483880 text/html 629185 2007-04-13T12:46:38 text/html 595036 2025-08-09T04:38:31.896855 application/epub+zip 605406 2025-08-09T04:38:26.183921 application/epub+zip 305387 2025-08-09T04:38:24.781898 application/epub+zip 875267 2025-08-09T04:38:36.162811 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 863182 2025-08-09T04:38:30.965841 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 513324 2022-09-10T05:37:58.017201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 603705 2025-08-09T04:38:21.822894 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 603557 2007-04-13T12:46:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 603560 2007-04-13T12:46:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22281 2025-08-09T04:38:36.297815 application/rdf+xml 18831 2025-08-09T04:38:25.289891 image/jpeg 4104 2025-08-09T04:38:25.031881 image/jpeg 224881 2007-04-13T12:46:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 486561 2007-04-13T12:46:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 224864 2007-04-13T12:46:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 579134 2025-08-09T04:38:22.552939 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia