A Middy's Recollections, 1853-1860 (1898)

By Victor Alexander Montagu

Book Overview

A Middy's Recollections, 1853-1860 is a memoir written by Victor Alexander Montagu and first published in 1898. The book recounts Montagu's experiences as a midshipman in the Royal Navy during the mid-19th century. Montagu describes his life aboard various ships, including HMS Victory, HMS Princess Royal, and HMS Arrogant, and his travels to different parts of the world, such as the Mediterranean, the West Indies, and South America. He also shares his encounters with pirates, storms, and other dangers at sea. Additionally, Montagu provides insights into the daily routines and customs of the Royal Navy during his time, as well as his interactions with other officers and crew members. A Middy's Recollections, 1853-1860 offers a first-hand account of life in the Royal Navy during a significant period in history and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by midshipmen during this time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120123569
• ISBN13: 9781120123565
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"