FLOATING PRISON - Couverture rigide

Louis Garneray; Translated And Editied By Richard Rose

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0851779425 ISBN 13 : 9780851779423

Editeur : Conway Maritime Press Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

In 1806 Lt. Louis Garneray's ship was en route to France when it was captured by the Royal Navy. Confined for nine years with hundreds of others in the cramped quarters of a prison ship off Portsmouth, he tells a compelling story in turns violent, poignant, dark, and humorous. Originally published in 1851 in French as Mes Pontons, the memoir is considered to be the most detailed account of shipboard prison life at that time. Translator Richard Rose presents the first full, unabridged English-language version of the classic and draws on extensive research to examine the veracity of the more fanciful elements of the narrative. As an added feature, the book is illustrated with paintings and etchings done by Garneray, who became a distinguished maritime artist later in life. This rare first-person expose; on a little-known facet of the age of sail is a valuable resource and makes fascinating reading.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Conway Maritime Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0851779425
• ISBN 13: 9780851779423
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible