Project Gutenberg 2014-06-03 Public domain in the USA. 278 Kipling, Rudyard 1865 1936 Kipling, R. (Rudyard) Kipling, Joseph Rudyard Wilkinson, Norman 1882 1934 A Fleet in Being: Notes of Two Trips With The Channel Squadron Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. Special thanks to the Internet Archive, American Libraries "A Fleet in Being: Notes of Two Trips With The Channel Squadron" by Rudyard Kipling is a naval account written in the late 19th century. The work details the author's experiences aboard a British light cruiser participating in naval maneuvers, showcasing the dynamics of life at sea, the interplay among the crew, and the operational aspects of the naval fleet. Kipling’s narrative likely provides a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights into naval culture during this time. The opening of the text introduces a seasoned observer stepping aboard a new type of warship, setting the scene for a voyage filled with youthful exuberance and a palpable sense of discovery. It describes a lively atmosphere among the crew, filled with young officers ready to undertake the challenging tasks of naval maneuvers. The author notes both the operational complexities of maintaining a line of ships and the camaraderie shared among sailors, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life on the cruiser amidst the exciting yet daunting preparations for potential conflict. The captivating mix of humor, reflection, and observation serves to engage the reader as Kipling sets forth on his exploration of the royal navy and its spirited men. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45871/45871-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Great Britain. Royal Navy PR Text Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 158229 2025-07-18T13:15:15.340543 text/html 134609 2024-10-24T07:43:00 text/html 188572 2025-07-18T13:15:18.026539 application/epub+zip 191358 2025-07-18T13:15:15.931534 application/epub+zip 134460 2025-07-18T13:15:15.637508 application/epub+zip 253632 2025-07-18T13:15:19.847568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 240378 2025-07-18T13:15:17.757531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183755 2022-09-20T21:02:43.060863 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 146000 2025-07-18T13:15:15.140518 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 126055 2024-10-24T07:43:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17620 2025-07-18T13:15:19.969499 application/rdf+xml 26564 2025-07-18T13:15:15.715517 image/jpeg 3548 2025-07-18T13:15:15.676511 image/jpeg 211820 2025-07-18T13:15:15.357526 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