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The Romance Of A Midshipman is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1898. The story follows the life of a young midshipman named Philip Tempest, who joins the Royal Navy at the age of 16. Tempest is ambitious and determined to become a successful sailor,... Read Full Overview

The Romance Of A Midshipman, written by William Clark Russell and published in 1898, is a captivating novel that follows the journey of a young midshipman named Frank Mildmay. The story is set in the early 19th century and takes place on board a British navy ship during the Napoleonic... Read Full Overview