Caleb Pettengill, U.S.N.

by George Fielding Eliot

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Genres: History

284 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1956

Reviews

[Brynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book. The story seems a little slow at first as there is a lot of technical information about steamships. However, there is enough plot and intrigue in this story to make an interesting read time and again.

[Rebekah Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a slow read for the first few chapters. The author provides extensive detail to physical surroundings and character backstory. As the plot moves forward, there are moments during which the author stops to provide extensive details again. The author also writes in accents and pronunciations that can make it difficult to read in spots.
Overall, it is a good story and interesting plot.

[Devon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great naval yarn starring a likable young officer who’s fun to root for. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot. Lots of great action scenes! I would have given it 5 stars, except there is some sexist and racist content that shouldn’t go unacknowledged.

[David Reynolds · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sort of the Forrest Gump of the early civil war navy, but enjoyable reading