Leaves from a middy's log
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
20.02.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionSeitenzahl
150
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,9 cm
Gewicht
228 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7305-331-8
The salt tang of the open sea, the snap of canvas in a sudden squall-life aboard a nineteenth-century Royal Navy vessel was as exhilarating as it was perilous. In these pages, the reader is swept into a world where youthful ambition collides with the rigid traditions of the Victorian era, and every sunrise brings the promise of adventure or adversity. Through the eyes of a young midshipman, the narrative unfolds with all the immediacy and intimacy of a personal log, charting the coming of age at sea against the backdrop of a British Empire at its zenith. Naval adventure novel enthusiasts will find themselves immersed in the daily rhythms and extraordinary challenges of maritime life, from the camaraderie and rivalries among officers to the unyielding discipline demanded by naval traditions. This work stands as a vivid testament to the realities of royal navy life, capturing both the grandeur and the grit of service on the high seas. For readers fascinated by maritime history and the evolution of the British sea stories that inspired generations, its pages offer a rare glimpse into the customs, dangers, and aspirations that shaped the men who sailed under the White Ensign. The authenticity of its voice and the richness of its detail make it a touchstone for historical fiction readers and maritime history enthusiasts alike, echoing the spirit found in the works beloved by Horatio Hornblower fans and those captivated by Patrick O'Brian books. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this book has been restored for today's and future generations. More than a mere reprint, this edition is not just a collector's item and a cultural treasure-it is a living link to the world of the nineteenth-century navy, inviting both casual readers and classic-collection buyers to experience the perils and triumphs of a vanished age.
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