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Welcome aboard the adventurous journey of Arthur Lee Knight's "Leaves from a Middy's Log," a thrilling narrative that charts the daring exploits and maritime escapades of a young midshipman navigating the high seas. Embark on a voyage alongside our protagonist as he navigates the challenges of life aboard a naval vessel, from exhilarating battles to moments of camaraderie and personal growth. Knight's vivid storytelling captures the essence of life at sea with authenticity and excitement. Throughout the log entries, themes of courage, duty, and loyalty resonate deeply. Knight paints a compelling portrait of naval life during his era, offering readers a glimpse into the rigors of naval traini...
The corvette HMS Redoubtable sets sail from Aden to go to Suez for inspection of a mysterious leak. Midshipmen Charlie and Harold look forward to a break in their routine hunting Arab slave traders and to have some fun ashore in Egypt. Yet even on land things aren't always peaceful. Instead of merely sightseeing some pukka perils await the two friends.
Victor Fairlie is stranded on half-pay. While in his ancestral home he discovers that his family is haunted by an evil spirit. When he encounters his neighbour's beautiful daughter his emotions and the family curse bring about a series of perilous events that push Fairlie to the limits of human endurance, not only in England, but half-way across the world, where tropical splendour and death lie side by side.