Outward Bound, Or a Merchant's Adventures
- 346pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
Edward Howard Libri
Edward Howard fu un romanziere britannico le cui opere si addentrarono nel regno delle storie di mare e d'avventura. Come redattore aggiunto di The Metropolitan Magazine e successivamente collaboratore del New Monthly Magazine, si ritagliò una nicchia nel giornalismo letterario. Le narrazioni di Howard, plasmate dalle sue stesse esperienze in mare, trascinano i lettori in acque tempestose e trame avvincenti. Il suo stile, caratterizzato da descrizioni vivide e un ritmo incalzante, lo distingue come un autore notevole della sua epoca.
Rattlin the Reefer
- 448pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
Rattlin the Reefer is a classic novel that follows the adventures of a young sailor named Rattlin, as he navigates the treacherous waters of the 18th century. A thrilling and action-packed read, this book offers a window into life on the high seas, and the challenges faced by sailors of the time.
Memoirs of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, K. C. B., &c; Volume 2
- 434pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
This biography chronicles the remarkable life of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, one of the most important naval commanders of his time. Best known for his defense of Acre during the Napoleonic Wars, he was also involved in numerous other key battles and negotiations, and his story provides a fascinating glimpse into the naval history of the era.
Memoirs Of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, K. C. B., &c: In Two Volumes; Volume 1
- 410pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
This enthralling two-volume memoir provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Admiral Sir Sidney Smith, one of the most distinguished naval officers of the Napoleonic era. His extraordinary life is chronicled in vivid detail by his contemporaries and provides a valuable historical document that is essential reading for anyone interested in British naval history.