Sea-Hounds

Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 437K words
Chapters: 44

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Sea-Hounds by Lewis R. FreemanAuthor: Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960,Language: English, Class: D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918), Release Date: Aug 15, 2010

Editor's review

Sea-Hounds is a World War I work by the British author Lewis R. Freeman, classified under history in the World War I category. Freeman's extensive experience at sea and as a battlefield observer gives the book a strong sense of immediacy and a personal perspective in its account of naval warfare. As a public-domain ebook from Project Gutenberg, its value lies first in the accessibility of the historical material: readers can freely obtain a firsthand text written in the early twentieth century and sense how people of the time understood naval warfare, their habits of language, and their emotional tone. The book is not a systematic general history of campaigns but closer to a record of maritime observations written by a participant, suitable as supplementary reading for the naval history of World War I. Readers are advised to consult historical maps and timelines of the period so as to place the scattered observations in the context of specific campaigns. For those studying early twentieth-century military writing, maritime literature, or digitized public-domain documents, the book also offers an interesting textual sample. It should be noted that the original is in English and was written early in the century, so some expressions bear the marks of their time; readers should maintain a critical eye.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General history readers interested in World War I naval warfare
Students of literature or history studying early twentieth-century military observation writing
Researchers seeking free public-domain English historical sources
Readers who prefer firsthand accounts to grand general histories

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a systematic, complete history of World War I naval warfare with campaign data
Readers with limited English reading ability who need a Chinese translation
Academic researchers seeking modern historical verification and annotations

Reading tips

First consult a timeline of World War I naval operations, then read each chapter against its background to reduce comprehension difficulties.
Prepare a short glossary of English nautical terms for quick reference when encountering ship and sea-condition vocabulary.
Read alongside contemporary war diaries or naval histories to distinguish personal perspective from historical fact.
After reading, note expressions that carry the biases of their time as an exercise in critical reading.

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FAQ

Is this book a complete history of World War I naval warfare?

No. It is closer to the author's firsthand maritime observations and impressions, classified under World War I history but not a systematically organized general history of campaigns. Those needing a complete campaign chronology and data should read it alongside specialized naval histories.

What English level is needed to read this book?

The original is in English, written in the early twentieth century, with period-specific sentence patterns and vocabulary and involving nautical and military terms. It suits readers with intermediate or higher English reading ability who are willing to look up words; readers who rely entirely on a Chinese translation are less well suited.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

This edition is a free public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg, easy to access and search. It preserves the original text and generally includes no modern scholarly annotations or introduction, so readers must supply the historical background themselves.

Can the narrative be cited directly as historical fact?

It should not be treated directly as definitive. A personal record is shaped by perspective, memory, and the ideas of its time and may contain biases. It is advisable to use it as a historical lead and verify it against authoritative naval history research before citing.

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About the author

Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960 Author

Lewis R. Freeman (1878–1960) was an English-language author known for his writing on travel, seafaring and wartime observation. Public information on his life is limited, but his surviving works show a lasting interest in maritime life and the geography of North American rivers: Stories of the Ships and Sea-Hounds deal with vessels and life at sea, Down the Columbia and Down the Yellowstone record journeys downriver, while To Kiel in the “Hercules,” Many Fronts and Hell’s Hatches concern wartime voyages and experiences at the front. These books are mostly documentary narratives, plain in style and attentive to first-hand detail and landscape, blending travel writing with reportage. Seven of his works are held in the collection, offering readers a glimpse of early twentieth-century maritime and travel writing.