Mr. Midshipman Hornblower  -  C.S. Forester

KORTE INHOUD

Mr. Hornblower reports aboard HMS Justinian, Captain Keene commanding, in January, 1794, as a midshipman of seventeen years of age; this is unusual as most begin their careers at the age of twelve or younger. He becomes seasick at anchor in Spithead, a dubious distinction. Seasickness is a trait seen often throughout his career. Soon after being assigned to the midshipman's berth, Hornblower meets Simpson who just failed the examination for Lieutenant. Simpson was the terror of the midshipman's berth, wreak...
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1951 Uitgever: The Reprint Society 252 paginas Taal: Engels