Tag: High seas
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Hornblower During the Crisis
The post is a review of Hornblower During the Crisis, by C.S. Forester. It discusses the development of Hornblower as a character through Forester’s career. This book (the last Forester wrote, but left unfinished) features espionage during significant historical events but retains a light, entertaining nature.
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Hornblower and the “Hotspur” by C.S. Forester
The post is a review of Hornblower and the Hotspur, by C.S. Forester. The eponymous hero is now a newly promoted naval commander during a tense time between England and France. The story highlights Hornblower’s internal struggle to balance family with duty. He wants to return to his adventures at sea, and now he has…
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Lieutenant Hornblower, by C.S. Forester
This post is review of Lieutenant Hornblower, a well-crafted high seas adventure story. It centers on Lt. Bush, who navigates trust issues aboard the HMS Renown, slowly building an alliance with the enigmatic Lt. Hornblower. The narrative explores realistic Navy life, portraying complex relationships and unconventional perspectives, ultimately recommending the book for its engaging storytelling.
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Mr. Midshipman Hornblower, by C.S. Forester
This article is a review of Mr. Midshipman Hornblower, the first in C.S. Forester’s popular series of high seas adventures. The story follows Horatio Hornblower, an “older” midshipman dealing with the trials and tribulations of life in the olde timey British Navy.
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