The Young Midshipman: A Story of the Bombardment of Alexandria

The Young Midshipman: A Story Of The Bombardment Of Alexandria is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young midshipman, Jack Robson, who serves in the British Navy during the bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt. Jack is a brave and loyal young man who is eager to prove himself as a capable sailor. He is assigned to the HMS Invincible, a powerful battleship that is part of the British fleet sent to Alexandria to protect British interests in Egypt. As the conflict between the British and the Egyptians intensifies, Jack finds himself in the middle of the action. He witnesses the destruction of the city and the bravery of his fellow sailors as they fight to protect their ship and their country. Throughout the book, Jack faces many challenges and learns important lessons about leadership, courage, and loyalty. He also forms close friendships with his fellow sailors and develops a deep respect for the traditions and values of the British Navy. Overall, The Young Midshipman is an exciting and engaging tale of adventure, heroism, and patriotism. It provides a vivid and detailed account of the bombardment of Alexandria and offers readers a glimpse into the life of a young sailor serving in the British Navy during this tumultuous period in 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.