Gunboat and Gun-Runner: A Tale of the Persian Gulf

Written in the early 20th century, 'Gunboat and Gun-Runner: A Tale of the Persian Gulf' by T. T. Jeans follows Lieutenant Paul Reginald Martin as he commands the armed launch 'Bunder Abbas' in the Persian Gulf. Tasked with patrolling the waters to combat illegal arms transfers to tribal factions, Martin encounters a world of maritime intrigue, cultural complexities, and danger. The novel highlights the challenges faced by the Royal Navy in a politically tumultuous region, making it a notable work in maritime adventure fiction.