Gunboat and Gun-runner: A Tale of the Persian Gulf

"Gunboat and Gun-runner: A Tale of the Persian Gulf" by T. T. Jeans is an early 20th-century adventure story centered on Lieutenant Paul Reginald Martin, a young officer seeking excitement who finds himself in command of the "Bunder Abbas," an armed launch patrolling the volatile Persian Gulf. Longing to escape the routine of the British fleet, Martin's wish comes true when he's assigned to combat illegal gun-running operations supplying rifles to the region's warring tribes. As Martin prepares for his challenging new role, he encounters intriguing figures, including the superstitious gunner, Mr. Scarlett, burdened by a cursed cobra bracelet and a mysterious past, setting the stage for a thrilling journey filled with naval patrols, cultural complexities, and the ever-present dangers of life in the Gulf.