Scapa and a Camera by C. W. Burrows
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"Scapa and a Camera" by C. W. Burrows is a pictorial account showcasing five years spent at the Grand Fleet Base during World War I, likely written in the early 20th century. This work combines war reminiscences with an extensive collection of photographs, providing a unique perspective on naval life in Scapa Flow and its surroundings. The text is framed by nautical events and the experiences of those stationed at Scapa, highlighting
the camaraderie and challenges faced by the naval personnel. At the start of the narrative, Burrows provides context for the formation of the naval base at Scapa Flow, detailing its original neglect and subsequent development into a bustling hub for the Grand Fleet. He reflects on the bleakness of the weather and landscape, while also conveying a sense of nostalgia for the friendships fostered during difficult times. The section sets the tone for the rest of the book, indicating a blend of personal anecdotes and historical significance as the story unfolds against the backdrop of significant wartime events, including the internment and eventual scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Burrows, C. W. |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Miller, F. S. (Francis Spurstow), 1863-1954 |
| LoC No. | a22001865 |
| Title |
Scapa and a Camera Pictorial Impressions of Five Years Spent at the Grand Fleet Base |
| Contents | The development of the base -- Scenes around Scapa Flow -- The Navy at Scapa Flow -- The German ships at Scapa Flow. |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | VA: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | Germany. Kriegsmarine -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | Scapa Flow (Scotland) -- History, Naval -- 20th century |
| Subject | Scapa Flow (Scotland) -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | Warships -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | Orkney (Scotland) -- Pictorial works |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45583 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45583-9 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 541 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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