Midshipman Paulding

Midshipman Paulding is a novel written by Molly Elliot Seawell. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Paul Paulding, who joins the United States Navy as a midshipman. The book follows Paul's journey as he navigates his way through the challenges and hardships of life at sea, including battles, storms, and the strict discipline of the navy.As Paul progresses through his training, he forms close friendships with his fellow midshipmen and gains the respect of his superiors. He also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who he meets during a shore leave. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mary is a civilian and Paul is a member of the navy.Throughout the book, Seawell provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in the navy during this time period. She also explores themes such as honor, duty, and loyalty, as well as the challenges faced by young men as they transition into adulthood.Overall, Midshipman Paulding is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the United States Navy in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, coming-of-age stories, or tales of adventure at sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.