With Beatty off Jutland: A Romance of the Great Sea Fight: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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With Beatty off Jutland: A Romance of the Great Sea Fight is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis) (1876–1959).
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"With Beatty off Jutland: A Romance of the Great Sea Fight" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work immerses readers in the naval battles of World War I, focusing on the crew of the British destroyer H.M.S. "Calder," particularly Acting Sub-lieutenant Jack Sefton as they undertake risky submarine operations in the North Sea. Themes of courage, camaraderie, and the brutal realities of warfare are prominent throughout the narrative. The opening of the narrative introduces the cold, tense atmosphere aboard H.M.S. "Calder." As she and her crew engage in a high-stakes mission to locate a crucial undersea cable, Sub-lieutenant Sefton and his fellow officers navigate their responsibilities while maintaining a light-hearted camaraderie. The piece paints a picture of the daily life aboard the destroyer, filled with both mundane duties and the constant threat of enemy engagement. Tension builds as they finally hook the cable they’re after, leading into the promise of further action and conflict on the horizon. The stage is set for a thrilling tale of naval warfare and adventure on the open sea.
Book and edition facts
- Title: With Beatty off Jutland: A Romance of the Great Sea Fight
- Author credits: Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis) (1876–1959)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction
- Jutland, Battle of, 1916 -- Juvenile fiction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: History - Warfare
- World War I
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