Author of "Mr. Midshipman Glover, R.N."
"Ford of H.M.S. Vigilant"
_ILLUSTRATED BY WILLIAM RAINEY, R.I._
BLACKIE AND SON LIMITED
LONDON GLASGOW AND BOMBAY
1911
*Preface*
This story is based on experiences, of my own, in various parts of the
world, and describes a Revolution in a South American Republic, and the
part played by two armoured cruisers whilst protecting British
interests.
It describes life aboard a modern man-of-war, and attempts to show how
the command of the sea exercises a controlling influence on the issue of
land operations.
As the proof sheets have been read by several officers of the Royal Navy
and Royal Marines, and many suggestions and corrections made, the naval
portion of the story may be taken to give an accurate description of the
incidents narrated.
T. T. JEANS,
Staff Surgeon, Royal Navy.
ROYAL NAVAL HOSPITAL,
CHATHAM.
*Contents*