The Long Trick
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A good fit for
- English-language readers who enjoy British naval subjects and maritime narratives
- Learners who want to practice extensive reading with public-domain English originals
- Readers interested in early twentieth-century English literature
- Readers who need free e-book resources
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- Readers with weak English who need a Chinese translation for support
- Readers of popular fiction who expect fast-paced contemporary plots
- Readers with no interest at all in naval or maritime subjects
Reading tips
- Read the opening chapters first to get used to the author's rhythm before deciding whether to read the whole book
- Read alongside background material on British naval history to understand the characters' situations
- Use e-book annotation tools to note new words and naval terminology
- Read chapter by chapter and briefly retell each chapter afterward to reinforce understanding
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About the author
Bartimeus (1886–1967) was a British naval officer and writer. His real name and early life are poorly documented, and he is generally known by the pen name Bartimeus. Drawing on his own naval career for material, he turned to writing fiction on naval themes, with works largely based on life at sea and military experience, written in a realistic style with a strong narrative pace. Two of his works are held in the collection, A Tall Ship and The Long Trick, both continuing his focus on naval and maritime experience and securing him a place in the tradition of twentieth-century British maritime and naval fiction. Because relatively little biographical material survives, the full range of his writing remains known only in part, and readers chiefly come to know this officer-writer through the works mentioned above.
