"Count Luckner, the Sea Devil" by Lowell Thomas is a biographical adventure that recounts the amazing experiences of Count Felix von Luckner, a distinguished German naval officer known for his service in World War I. The story is told through the eyes of Thomas, who meets Luckner and finds out about his swashbuckling naval past as captain of the "Seeadler," a sailing ship used to cleverly attack Allied ships. The narrative highlights Luckner's skill in disrupting enemy operations without causing bloodshed, which earned him a positive reputation, particularly among the young people of Germany. The book sets out to tell Luckner’s exciting life story, starting with his early days and moving to his time at sea, promising a story full of action and adventure.
Count Luckner, the Sea Devil
By Lowell Thomas
Discover the thrilling true story of a charming German naval officer who commanded a sailing ship during World War I, cleverly disrupting enemy shipping with extraordinary skill and minimal violence.
Summary
About the AuthorLowell Jackson Thomas was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best remembered for publicising T. E. Lawrence. He was also involved in promoting the Cinerama widescreen system. In 1954, he led a group of New York City-based investors to buy majority control of Hudson Valley Broadcasting, which, in 1957, became Capital Cities Television Corporation.
Lowell Jackson Thomas was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best remembered for publicising T. E. Lawrence. He was also involved in promoting the Cinerama widescreen system. In 1954, he led a group of New York City-based investors to buy majority control of Hudson Valley Broadcasting, which, in 1957, became Capital Cities Television Corporation.
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