Mr Midshipman Hornblower
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A beloved classic of naval adventure fiction, Mr Midshipman Hornblower chronicles the early career of Horatio Hornblower, one of literature's most enduring heroes, as he embarks on his first voyages as a young officer in the British Royal Navy during the tumultuous era of the Napoleonic Wars. C. S. Forester presents a gripping series of interconnected episodes that test Hornblower's courage, intelligence, and leadership under fire — from deadly duels and brutal sea battles to daring rescues and harrowing escapes. The novel captures the brutal realities of life at sea in the late 18th century with vivid authenticity, immersing the reader in the creaking timber, cannon smoke, and salt air of the Age of Sail. Forester's prose is brisk, authoritative, and richly detailed, illustrating why this series has captivated readers for generations and inspired countless works of naval fiction that followed.
Author: C. S. Forester
Format: Paperback
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A beloved classic of naval adventure fiction, Mr Midshipman Hornblower chronicles the early career of Horatio Hornblower, one of literature's most enduring heroes, as he embarks on his first voyages as a young officer in the British Royal Navy during the tumultuous era of the Napoleonic Wars. C. S. Forester presents a gripping series of interconnected episodes that test Hornblower's courage, intelligence, and leadership under fire — from deadly duels and brutal sea battles to daring rescues and harrowing escapes. The novel captures the brutal realities of life at sea in the late 18th century with vivid authenticity, immersing the reader in the creaking timber, cannon smoke, and salt air of the Age of Sail. Forester's prose is brisk, authoritative, and richly detailed, illustrating why this series has captivated readers for generations and inspired countless works of naval fiction that followed.