Outward Bound, Or a Merchant's Adventures
- 346 stránok
- 13 hodin čítania
Edward Howard Knihy
Edward Howard bol britský románopisec, ktorého diela sa sústredili na námorné príbehy a dobrodružstvá. Ako zástupca šéfredaktora časopisu The Metropolitan Magazine a neskôr ako prispievateľ do New Monthly Magazine si vybudoval reputáciu vo svete literárnej žurnalistiky. Howardove príbehy, ovplyvnené jeho vlastnou námornou skúsenosťou, vtiahnu čitateľov do búrlivých vôd a napínavých zápletiek. Jeho štýl, charakteristický živými opismi a svižným dejom, ho radí medzi významných autorov svojej doby.
Rattlin the Reefer
- 448 stránok
- 16 hodin čítania
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
- 434 stránok
- 16 hodin čítania
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
- 410 stránok
- 15 hodin čítania
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 His extraordinary life is chronicled in vivid detail by his contemporaries and provides a valuable historical document that is essential reading for anyone interested in British naval history.