| Author |
Applin, Arthur, 1873-1949 |
| LoC No. |
15022701
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| Title |
Admiral Jellicoe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Admiral Jellicoe" by Arthur Applin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and career of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, a pivotal figure in the British Navy, particularly renowned for his strategic command during World War I and his contributions to naval gunnery. The narrative delves into Jellicoe's early life, influences, and the experiences that shaped him into a significant leader of his time. The opening of the book introduces Sir John Jellicoe's background, detailing his birth on December 5, 1859, in Southampton, and his familial connection to the sea, as his father served as Commodore of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. The text paints a vivid portrayal of young Jellicoe's adventurous spirit, his early education, and the early seeds of patriotism instilled in him by his father's tales of the sea. It hints at his future accomplishments while establishing his character traits—such as determination, courage, and a sense of duty—that would define his remarkable naval career. Through anecdotes and descriptions, Applin sets the stage for Jellicoe's development from a curious boy to a man destined for naval greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Jellicoe, John Rushworth, 1859-1935
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41109 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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