| Creator |
Gilson, Charles, 1878-1943 |
| Illustrator |
Soper, George, 1870-1942 |
| Title |
Submarine U93
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Submarine U93" by Captain Charles Gilson is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jimmy Burke, the grandson of a famous admiral, as he navigates the challenges of early 20th-century America, including espionage, warfare, and personal struggles. The book intricately blends fact and fiction, particularly concerning the naval battles of World War I and the underlying plots involving spies and German agents. The opening of "Submarine U93" introduces readers to Jimmy Burke, who, after losing his father, is left to fend for himself in New York City. Working for a ruthless employer and feeling out of place, he eventually uncovers a nefarious plot involving German spies, which pushes him to take action. His encounters with characters like the shady Rosencrantz and the sinister Rudolf Stork set the stage for his journey into intrigue and adventure amid the backdrop of the impending Great War. The promise of twists and thrills in a time of historical conflict captures the reader's attention right from the start. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Spy stories
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations -- Submarine -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39387 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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