Frederick Ferdinand Moore

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THE DEVIL'S ADMIRAL An Adventure Story

Beschreibung

"The Devil's Admiral: An Adventure Story" by Frederick Ferdinand Moore is a thrilling naval tale set against the backdrop of high-seas journey and dangerous intrigue. Set inside the 18th century, the plot recounts the exploits of the rushing protagonist, Captain Rex Thorne, as he is going on a bold trip through the turbulent waters of the Atlantic. Captain Thorne, identified for his seafaring capabilities and unwavering braveness, unearths embroiled in a web of maritime conflicts, faced now not simplest through the weather but additionally by using a mystery enemy called "The Devil's Admiral." As Thorne faces the limitations of naval struggle and confrontations with risky pirates, the tale creates an experience of tension and suspense. Moore's narrative talent shines thru as he expertly balances elements of motion, drama, and thriller. The novel not best portrays the adrenaline rush of maritime adventures, but it also dives into the complexity of devotion, treachery, and the unwavering quest of honor on the excessive seas. "The Devil's Admiral" is a conventional adventure narrative that immerses readers in a global of swashbuckling exploits and maritime riddles.

Autor

Frederick Ferdinand Moore was an early twentieth-century American novelist, short-story writer, editor, publisher, soldier, and war correspondent. His debut novel, The Devil's Admiral, was inspired by his vast travels as a sailor, soldier in the US Army during the Philippine-American War, and then as a correspondent txtering the Russo-Japanese conflict. As a captain in the US Army, he served as an intelligence officer in the American Expeditionary Force, Siberia, and was given the Order of the Rising Sun 5th Class by the Japanese government. He recounted his own experience watching the emergence of the Bolsheviks in Siberia Today, a text that remained an important reference to the region for several decades after its publication. Moore was born on December 24, 1881, in Concord, New Hampshire, as the eldest of four children of James Bell Moore of Stalybridge, England, and Nellie C. Moore of Ireland. The Moores lived mostly in Enfield, New Hampshire. Moore worked as a weaver in a woolen factory when he was younger. To learn while his loom was running, he would attach a book to the frame and read when the weaving did not require his attention. Moore appeared to be enrolled at Boston College, but it is unknown if he actually completed high school. According to The New York Times, Moore "ran away to sea when he was 15, as a seagoing cowpuncher in a cattleboat bound for Liverpool."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 223g
• ISBN-13: 9789361150494
• ISBN-10: 9361150499
• Artikelnr.: 70090087