The Romance Of A Midshipman is a novel written by William Clark Russell and published in 1898. The story follows the life of a young midshipman named Philip Tempest, who joins the Royal Navy at the age of 16. Tempest is ambitious and determined to become a successful sailor, but his journey is not without its challenges.Throughout the book, Tempest experiences the harsh realities of life at sea, including the dangers of battle, the brutality of shipboard...