The Gentleman: A Romance of the Sea

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ollivant, Alfred, 1874-1927

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Gentleman: A Romance of the Sea" by Alfred Ollivant is a historical novel set during the early 19th century, likely around the time of the Napoleonic Wars. The story unfolds through thrilling maritime adventures, focusing on themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of life at sea. The protagonist, Kit Caryll, appears to be a young midshipman aboard the sloop "Tremendous", ready to embrace the call of adventure and uphold his family's legacy in the British Navy. The opening of the novel introduces a sense of urgency and impending conflict as it sets the stage for the dramatic events to unfold. We observe the turmoil surrounding a character known as the Galloping Gentleman, hinting at a coming confrontation. The action quickly intensifies with the arrival of a man on a grey horse, who ultimately succumbs to exhaustion, setting off a chain of events that lead Kit into his naval service. As he joins his fellow sailors aboard the "Tremendous", we see the camaraderie and rivalry among the crew, with a mix of humor and desperation displayed through their interactions. This initial glimpse into Kit's world establishes a foundation for the thrilling, naval-centric narrative that promises excitement and deep exploration of personal honor in the face of danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, William Flis, Jerry Fairbanks, Mary Musser, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 95.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2005-06-01