Rounding Up the Raider: A Naval Story of the Great War
1916
Rounding Up the Raider: A Naval Story of the Great War
1916
Adventure, British Literature, Novels
Rounding Up the Raider: A Naval Story of the Great War, written by Percy F. Westerman and first published in 1916, is a historical novel set during World War I. The story follows three young naval officers—Frank Denbigh, Charlie Stirling, and Pat O'Hara—who are aboard the Japanese liner 'Nichi Maru' when it is captured by a disguised German raider, the 'Pelikan'. The narrative highlights their struggle for survival and the challenges they face as prisoners, reflecting themes of bravery and camaraderie in wartime.
