Outward Bound, Or a Merchant's Adventures
- 346 stránek
- 13 hodin čtení
Edward Howard byl britský romanopisec, jehož díla se zaměřovala na mořské příběhy a dobrodružství. Jako subeditor časopisu The Metropolitan Magazine a později jako přispěvatel do New Monthly Magazine si vybudoval reputaci ve světě literární žurnalistiky. Howardovy příběhy, ovlivněné jeho vlastní námořní zkušeností, čtenáře vtáhnou do bouřlivých vod a napínavých zápletek. Jeho styl, charakteristický živými popisy a svižným dějem, ho řadí mezi významné autory své doby.




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.
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.
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 His extraordinary life is chronicled in vivid detail by his contemporaries and provides a valuable historical document that is essential reading for anyone interested in British naval history.