Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 320 Scott, Michael 1789 1835 Tom Cringle's Log Produced by John Edward Heaton and David Widger "Tom Cringle's Log" by Michael Scott is a semi-autobiographical narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This book chronicles the adventures of Thomas Cringle, a young boy of only thirteen, as he embarks on a journey at sea that promises a mix of naval exploits, personal growth, and encounters with both camaraderie and danger. The story, told through the perspective of Cringle, delves into his aspirations of joining the British Navy, his relationships, and the challenges he faces as he navigates the complexities of life on a warship. The opening of "Tom Cringle's Log" introduces us to Thomas, who is carried away by the glory of naval heroics following the Battle of Trafalgar. He eagerly seeks to join Sir Barnaby Blueblazes, leading his mother into melancholy when he learns of his appointment to the frigate Breeze. The initial chapters reveal young Thomas’s mix of youthful bravado and genuine fear as he prepares for the demands of life at sea, grappling with a poignant farewell to his mother and friends. Notably, the narrative paints a vivid picture of ship life, with its boisterous characters and the realities of naval warfare, setting the stage for Thomas's further experiences which promise both thrilling action and profound reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1527915 2025-07-03T10:43:58.320871 text/html 1582535 2021-01-27T00:44:06 text/html 633666 2025-07-03T10:44:10.941754 application/epub+zip 656041 2025-07-03T10:44:00.671816 application/epub+zip 656041 2025-07-03T10:43:59.299813 application/epub+zip 1051431 2025-07-03T10:44:19.420741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 999079 2025-07-03T10:44:10.030765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 976154 2022-09-04T05:21:54.974993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1358699 2025-07-03T10:43:56.556303 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1358594 2016-11-19T07:35:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1342685 2012-08-30T11:27:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20378 2025-07-03T10:44:19.553709 application/rdf+xml 13823 2025-07-03T10:43:59.817815 image/jpeg 3709 2025-07-03T10:43:59.552803 image/jpeg 536487 2016-11-19T07:38:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 558489 2021-01-27T00:44:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 534719 2012-08-30T11:30:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 618950 2025-07-03T10:43:58.429827 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