East Coast Corvette

East Coast Corvette

$15.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Nicholas Monsarrat
Binding: Paperback
Published: Cassell & Company Ltd, 1943

Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Green cover faded and worn. Split DJ, chipped with missing pieces. Cracked binding. Name on fep. Clean text.

East Coast Corvette chronicles the harrowing experiences of a Royal Navy corvette crew during World War II's Battle of the Atlantic. This gripping naval drama illustrates the relentless struggle against U-boats and the unforgiving nature of the sea. The narrative presents the daily lives and psychological toll on the sailors, detailing their courage and camaraderie amidst constant peril. Monsarrat masterfully captures the grim realities of convoy escort duty, painting a vivid picture of maritime conflict. The book argues for the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.

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Description

Author: Nicholas Monsarrat
Binding: Paperback
Published: Cassell & Company Ltd, 1943

Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Green cover faded and worn. Split DJ, chipped with missing pieces. Cracked binding. Name on fep. Clean text.

East Coast Corvette chronicles the harrowing experiences of a Royal Navy corvette crew during World War II's Battle of the Atlantic. This gripping naval drama illustrates the relentless struggle against U-boats and the unforgiving nature of the sea. The narrative presents the daily lives and psychological toll on the sailors, detailing their courage and camaraderie amidst constant peril. Monsarrat masterfully captures the grim realities of convoy escort duty, painting a vivid picture of maritime conflict. The book argues for the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.