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Kingston, William Henry Giles
1814
1880
Kingston, W. H. G.
Kingston, W.H.G.
Webb, Archibald
1887
1944
Webb, A. B. (Archibald Bertram)
Webb, Arch.
Webb, Archie
The Three Lieutenants
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"The Three Lieutenants, Life in the Royal Navy in the 1860s" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work is part of a tetralogy that also includes "The Three Midshipmen" and "The Three Admirals." The story revolves around the lives of three young naval officers, particularly focusing on Lieutenant Jack Rogers and his aspirations, as well as his brother Tom's desire to follow in his footsteps, reflecting on friendship and adventure in the British Royal Navy during that era. At the start of the narrative, we meet Jack Rogers returning home in his new lieutenant's uniform, eliciting admiration from his family, especially his brother Tom, who is eager to join the Navy. Conversations reveal the supportive role of Admiral Triton in Tom's aspirations to sail alongside his brother, as well as correspondence with their old friends, including Terence Adair. The scene is set for their impending adventures at sea as they prepare for Tom's ambition to follow Jack and the differential treatment he might encounter as a new midshipman, intertwining humor and the pivotal challenges of life in the Royal Navy. The lively family dynamics and vivid portrayal of naval life suggest an engaging exploration of duty, camaraderie, and youthful dreams against the backdrop of maritime exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Sea stories
Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Officers -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: British Literature
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