| When | Monday 9:00 |
| Teacher Name | MaryKateAdamiSampson |
| Target Age Range | 12 - None |
| General Grade Level | Middle School, Lower High School, Upper High School |
| Ability Level | Introductory |
| Skill Requirements/Prerequisites | A firm commitment to come to the study group each week with the reading completed. Ability to participate in discussions. Ability to focus. |
| Book Title | Hornblower and the Atropos |
| ISBN | ISBN-13: 978-0316289290 |
| Family Provided Materials | Pencil, copy of the book |
| Instructor Provided Materials | Handouts, folder. |
| Study Group Style | Lecture, Seminar, Discussion |
| Description | Hornblower and the Atropos is one of C.S. Forester's most exciting novels; it's a rousing tale of history, character and adventure. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the Hornblower novels trace the career of Horatio Hornblower in the British Navy. Rather than begin with the earliest days of our hero, we are jumping into the middle of the tale, simply because it is such a good tale. Over the course of the study group, we'll learn about topics as wide-ranging as canal travel in Britain, French privateers, the Mediterranean fleet's harassment of Napoleon's navy, treasure hunting in Turkish waters, and a sea battle between Hornblower's small ship the Atropos and a Spanish frigate several times her size. The book is 342 pages long, so weekly reading will be 1-2 chapters, averaging 20-30 pages. Other work outside the study group time may include short writing assignments and/or presentations. Please bring a copy of the book to the first meeting, having read the first two chapters. Note that these two chapters about canal travel can seem a bit of a slog - trust me that the book gets more exciting very soon. |