Ralph Henry Barbour

For The Freedom Of The Seas (1918)

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Produktbeschreibung

For The Freedom Of The Seas is a historical novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour and published in 1918. The story is set during World War I and follows the adventures of a young American naval officer named Jack Benson. Benson is assigned to a British warship and becomes involved in various operations to protect shipping lanes and fight against German U-boats. Along the way, he falls in love with a British nurse and faces numerous challenges and dangers as he fights for the freedom of the seas. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and patriotism, and provides a vivid depiction of naval warfare during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 466g
• ISBN-13: 9781436850353
• ISBN-10: 1436850355
• Artikelnr.: 24909674

Autorenporträt

Ralph Henry Barbour was an American author best known for writing sports fiction targeted at young male readers. Born on November 13, 1870, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of George W. Barbour and Frances A. Barbour. He developed a strong interest in storytelling early on and later became particularly known for capturing the ideals of youth, teamwork, and sportsmanship in his writing. Much of his work centered on school and college life, especially through stories that revolved around athletics such as football, baseball, and track. In addition to his solo efforts, Barbour collaborated with L. H. Bickford under the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell, producing works that included light romantic adventures like Phyllis in Bohemia. While he focused largely on sports fiction, he also ventured into writing lighthearted romances and general adventure stories. His style often celebrated the virtues of character, friendship, and perseverance, traits that resonated deeply with his young audience. Barbour's writing left a lasting impression on early 20th-century juvenile literature. He passed away on February 19, 1944, at the age of 73, leaving behind a body of work that continued to influence the genre of youth-oriented sports fiction.