Author |
Selow-Serman, K. E., 1881-1943 |
LoC No. |
21004210
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Title |
Kapitänleutnant v. Möllers letzte Fahrt
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Original Publication |
Berlin: August Scherl G. m. b. H., 1917.
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Credits |
Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (The digitized holdings of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin are available to all interested parties worldwide free of charge for non-commercial use.)
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Summary |
"Kapitänleutnant v. Möllers letzte Fahrt" by K. E. Selow-Serman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work likely chronicles the journey of a naval officer aboard the German gunboat SMS Tsingtau in the turbulent pre-World War I environment, exploring themes of duty, adventure, and the looming sense of conflict. The main character, Kapitänleutnant von Möller, navigates the challenges of his assignment while the world around him edges toward war. The opening of the book establishes the tone by focusing on the early journey of SMS Tsingtau as it embarks on an exploration mission in South China. The crew encounters immediate challenges, such as running aground on a sandbank. The commander, von Möller, remains determined to navigate through difficulties, highlighting both the technical aspects of seamanship and the camaraderie among his crew. Their interactions reveal a blend of humor and tension as they encounter pirates and engage in local culture along their route. As the narrative unfolds, the atmosphere thickens with anticipation of global conflict, foreshadowing the dramatic changes that are about to alter their quiet existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
German |
LoC Class |
DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
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LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
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Subject |
Möller, Carl von, -1916
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Subject |
Tsingtau (Steamship)
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71681 |
Release Date |
Sep 19, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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