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Gunboat And Gun-Runner A Tale Of The Persian Gulf
About the Book
"Gunboat And Gun-Runner: A Tale Of The Persian Gulf" by T. T. Jeans plunges readers into a thrilling maritime adventure fiction set against the backdrop of political upheaval in the Persian Gulf. This gripping tale combines elements of action, suspense, and political intrigue to create a riveting narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. In this high-stakes adventure, Jeans introduces readers to a cast of dynamic characters, including daring sailors, cunning smugglers, and shrewd politicians. As the story unfolds, readers are swept up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as a gunboat crew races against time to thwart the operations of a notorious gun-runner in the treacherous waters of the Persian Gulf. Through vivid descriptions and pulse-pounding action sequences, Jeans immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and dangers of life at sea, while also offering a thought-provoking exploration of the geopolitical tensions and power struggles that shape the region. With its blend of suspenseful storytelling and geopolitical intrigue, "Gunboat And Gun-Runner: A Tale Of The Persian Gulf" is sure to captivate fans of maritime adventure and political fiction alike, leaving them eagerly turning pages until the very end.
T. T. Jeans was a doctor and a decorated British Naval officer who turned some of his experiences into boy's adventure novels. He set out to write juvenile fiction that accurately portrayed life in the Royal Navy. Jeans was born on 19 January 1871 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, and baptized on March 27, 1871. His parents were Thomas Mark Jeans (1842–1902), a Crown Surveyor of Taxes, and Elizabeth Ellen Filer, a merchant's daughter, who married in Croydon on February 12, 1867. Jeans was educated at Manchester Grammar School. He matriculated from there in January 1888. He studied medicine at Owens College, a regional associate of the University of London, and the Manchester Royal Infirmary. He finished his preliminary science degree at Owens in July 1889, and his intermediate medicine course at Owens and the Royal Infirmary in July 1891. The 1891 census shows him as a medical student living with his parents at 10 Mayfield Road, Withington, Manchester. He completed his degree course in 1893, becoming a Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians on July 24, 1893, and receiving his degree from the University of London in October 1893.
