Armada: The Story of Thomas Hobbs, England 1587-1588 (My Story)
by Jim Eldridge
My Story: Boys (1587), My Story (UK) (1587-1588), My Story (1587)
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April 1587 Now I saw the Spanish ships clearly. Even from this distance I could see the men on board scurrying around the upper deck's, and knew they were hurrying to their stations, ready for battle. But we had been too quick for them. FIRE roared Mr Belson from the centre of the gundeck. Jones thrust his smoking taper into the back of the cannon and sparks flared from out of the hole. Back Jones shouted, and we all leapt away-just in time because a loud explosion filled the area around us show more with smoke, bright sparks and flames... show lessTags
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This entire series is a wonderful way to learn history or teach it to adolescents. I find today's generations seem to recall more when they learn through other people (pop songs, celebrity gossip, etc.), so what better way to teach history than through someone else's perspective? Yes, "authentic" diaries would be "better", but would the language really hold the modern student's attention? Did the diary writer know what WOULD be important in the context of history? Probably not.
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- Thomas Hobbs; Jones; Mr. Belson
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- English Channel; England, UK
- Important events
- Anglo-Spanish War (1585 | 1604)
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