Project Gutenberg 2019-07-17 Public domain in the USA. 417 Fortescue, Seymour John, Sir 1856 1942 20009644 Looking Back Produced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Neanderthal & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Looking Back" by Captain The Hon. Sir Seymour Fortescue, K.C.V.O., C.M.G. is a memoir reflecting on the life experiences of a Royal Navy officer, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author’s illustrious career, touching on significant events, royal encounters, and personal anecdotes during his time serving at the court of King Edward VII, as well as his naval adventures. The opening of the memoir establishes Fortescue’s background, detailing his upbringing at Castle Hill, North Devon, and describing his family and childhood influences. It sets the stage for his reflections on a diverse life, filled with experiences that bridge military service, court life, and societal engagements. The narrative hints at the author's imminent journey into the Navy, providing insights into the values and characters that shaped his formative years, before starting a detailed account of his naval career, including his training and early assignments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910 Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography Fortescue, Seymour John, Sir, 1856-1942 DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 730282 2025-06-24T04:12:02.311955 text/html 740742 2019-07-16T20:46:38 text/html 2009037 2025-06-24T04:12:14.064800 application/epub+zip 2014869 2025-06-24T04:12:06.020855 application/epub+zip 357302 2025-06-24T04:12:04.269904 application/epub+zip 2248362 2025-06-24T04:12:20.373803 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2181500 2025-06-24T04:12:12.737814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497657 2022-09-27T04:44:11.600249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 638513 2025-06-24T04:12:01.315877 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 638779 2019-07-16T20:46:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19229 2025-06-24T04:12:20.530758 application/rdf+xml 12125 2025-06-24T04:12:04.855858 image/jpeg 3149 2025-06-24T04:12:04.559866 image/jpeg 243119 2019-07-16T20:46:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 1788372 2019-07-16T20:46:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 1868413 2025-06-24T04:12:02.423876 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