The Last Cruise Of The Emden
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.
Edition: 2nd impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This gripping historical account chronicles the extraordinary final voyage of the German light cruiser SMS Emden during the early stages of World War I. It vividly reconstructs the ship's daring commerce raiding operations and its remarkable ability to elude capture across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. The narrative presents a dramatic portrayal of naval strategy and the relentless pursuit by Allied forces, illustrating the ingenuity and courage of the Emden's crew. This compelling work details the cruiser's ultimate, climactic battle, offering a poignant look at a legendary chapter in maritime warfare.
Author: Edwin P. Hoyt
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Andre Deutsch
Edition: 2nd impr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This gripping historical account chronicles the extraordinary final voyage of the German light cruiser SMS Emden during the early stages of World War I. It vividly reconstructs the ship's daring commerce raiding operations and its remarkable ability to elude capture across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. The narrative presents a dramatic portrayal of naval strategy and the relentless pursuit by Allied forces, illustrating the ingenuity and courage of the Emden's crew. This compelling work details the cruiser's ultimate, climactic battle, offering a poignant look at a legendary chapter in maritime warfare.