The Golden Ocean
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: Patrick O'Brian
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: RUPERT HART-DAVIS, 1956
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the backdrop of the Seven Years' War, The Golden Ocean recounts the perilous voyage of a young midshipman aboard a British frigate tasked with intercepting a Spanish treasure ship. This historical adventure novel immerses readers in the brutal realities of 18th-century naval warfare and the intricate social hierarchy of a ship at sea. O'Brian masterfully illustrates the challenges of life on the ocean, from fierce storms to the constant threat of enemy encounters. The narrative captures the spirit of exploration and the harsh discipline required to survive long expeditions, presenting a vivid tableau of maritime life. It chronicles the development of its protagonist amidst the high seas, offering a compelling look at courage and camaraderie under extreme pressure.
Author: Patrick O'Brian
Published: 1956, RUPERT HART-DAVIS
Author: Patrick O'Brian
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: RUPERT HART-DAVIS, 1956
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Set against the backdrop of the Seven Years' War, The Golden Ocean recounts the perilous voyage of a young midshipman aboard a British frigate tasked with intercepting a Spanish treasure ship. This historical adventure novel immerses readers in the brutal realities of 18th-century naval warfare and the intricate social hierarchy of a ship at sea. O'Brian masterfully illustrates the challenges of life on the ocean, from fierce storms to the constant threat of enemy encounters. The narrative captures the spirit of exploration and the harsh discipline required to survive long expeditions, presenting a vivid tableau of maritime life. It chronicles the development of its protagonist amidst the high seas, offering a compelling look at courage and camaraderie under extreme pressure.