Scrap-Iron Flotilla

Scrap-Iron Flotilla

$30.00 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: John F. Moyes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Halstead Press., 1943

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dj is worn with chips and tears, tanning and foxing to pages, inscription to previous owner in FEP.

John P. Marquand's Scrap-Iron Flotilla chronicles the compelling saga of an unconventional naval unit, thrust into the crucible of wartime operations. This gripping narrative presents a vivid tableau of courage and resourcefulness as a motley collection of vessels and their crews confront formidable challenges. Marquand masterfully illustrates the human spirit under pressure, weaving a tale that is both adventurous and keenly observant of character. The prose maintains a sharp, engaging tone, drawing readers into the high-stakes world of maritime conflict and the personal dramas unfolding within it. It is a testament to ingenuity and perseverance against overwhelming odds.

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Description

Author: John F. Moyes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Halstead Press., 1943

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dj is worn with chips and tears, tanning and foxing to pages, inscription to previous owner in FEP.

John P. Marquand's Scrap-Iron Flotilla chronicles the compelling saga of an unconventional naval unit, thrust into the crucible of wartime operations. This gripping narrative presents a vivid tableau of courage and resourcefulness as a motley collection of vessels and their crews confront formidable challenges. Marquand masterfully illustrates the human spirit under pressure, weaving a tale that is both adventurous and keenly observant of character. The prose maintains a sharp, engaging tone, drawing readers into the high-stakes world of maritime conflict and the personal dramas unfolding within it. It is a testament to ingenuity and perseverance against overwhelming odds.