The Mammoth Book of Men O' War: Stories from the glory days of sail - Brossura

Lewis, Jon E.; Ashley, Mike

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1841190608 ISBN 13: 9781841190600

Casa editrice: Robinson, 1999

Riassunto

An anthology of seafaring stories, about the age of tall ships and canon fire, when the seamanship and derring-do of British sailors was shown time and again aboard the great ships that sailed for trade, discovery or warfare. Included are tales of storms and shipwrecks, the great sea battles of the Napoleonic era and the sheer, dangerous excitement of life before the mast. Writers of this anthology include Patrick O'Brian, Kenneth Bulmer, Richard Butler, C.S. Forester, Showell Styles, Herman Melville, Cutcliffe Hyne and Harriet Hudson.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Jon E. Lewis is a historian and writer, whose books on history and military history
are sold worldwide. He is also editor of many The Mammoth Book of anthologies, including the bestselling On the Edge and Endurance and Adventure.

He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in history. His work has appeared in New Statesman, the Independent, Time Out and the Guardian. He lives in Herefordshire with his partner and children.

Praise for his previous books:

England: The Autobiography:
'A triumph' Saul David, author of Victoria's Army

The British Soldier: The Autobiography:
'this thoughtful compilation . . . almost unbearably moving.' Guardian

'Compelling tommy's eye view of war.' Daily Telegraph

'What a book. Five stars.' Daily Express

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Robinson
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1841190608
• ISBN 13: 9781841190600
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 512