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Rounding up the Raider: A Naval Story of the Great War

By Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Captured on the high seas, three young officers must use all their wit and courage to outsmart a German raider and reclaim their freedom.

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2011-06-23
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"Rounding up the Raider: A Naval Story of the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman, is an adventure-filled tale where young naval officers Frank Denbigh, Charlie Stirling, and Pat O'Hara find their voyage home on the "Nichi Maru" disrupted by a cunning German raider known as the "Pelikan." What starts as a hopeful return to England quickly turns perilous when their ship is seized, forcing them into captivity and sparking a desperate fight for freedom against their German captors as they navigate the dangerous situation of war at sea. The officers, initially enjoying the simple pleasures of their journey, soon face grave danger, shifting from casual travelers to prisoners determined to reclaim their fate and resist enemy control in this gripping story of courage and resilience.

About the Author

Percy Francis Westerman was an English author of children's literature, with a prolific output. Many of his books are adventure stories with military and naval themes.

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