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Item Description: Blackwood, 1916 - Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 12th Impression - Twenty-six stories of pre-World War I British naval life in war and peace. >>> Twenty-five yarns spun with the intention of giving the average civy a sense of life in the Royal Navy in the early days of the Great War. Lots of patrolling and only the occasional skirmish with the enemy. Falls says 'Bartimaeus' served a useful propaganda purpose: He gave us a picture of what may be called the coulisses of the Grand Fleet. There were the sudden short leaves, the hopes and fears of wives and sweethearts, the trekking to and fro. All this was recorded with the lightest and pleasantest of pens, so that it was no wonder that he was in those days one of the most widely read writers of the War.' >>> Naval Occasions: And Some Traits Of The Sailor Man is a book written by Bartimeus and originally published in 1915. The book is a collection of short stories and essays that offer a glimpse into the life of sailors and their experiences at sea. The stories are based on the author's personal experiences as a sailor and cover a range of topics, including naval traditions, superstitions, and the camaraderie among sailors. The book also includes humorous anecdotes and insights into the daily life of sailors, as well as their bravery and heroism in times of war. Overall, Naval Occasions is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in naval history, maritime culture, or the lives of sailors. * Naval * War * WW I * Military *
