What inspired the detailed depiction of naval life in this era?
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Richard Bolitho — Midshipman
Richard Bolitho — Midshipman
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What inspired the detailed depiction of naval life in this era?
Did anyone else feel the book beautifully captured the tension between duty and personal ambition?
How did the author decide to portray Richard Bolitho's early years — was it based on a real person or entirely fictional?
