Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman During the French Revolutionary War
1884
Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman During the French Revolutionary War
1884
Adventure, British Literature
Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman During the French Revolutionary War, published in 1884 by Harry Collingwood, is a historical novel that follows the adventures of young midshipman Ralph Chester during the French Revolutionary War. The story features naval battles, shipwrecks, and the challenges of life at sea, as Ralph navigates the complexities of naval warfare and camaraderie among his fellow sailors. This juvenile fiction work provides insight into the experiences of midshipmen in 18th-century naval life and reflects the historical context of Great Britain and France during this tumultuous period.
