Cruising and Blockading (Classic Reprint): A Naval Story of the Late War - Couverture souple

William Henry Winslow

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330800397 ISBN 13 : 9781330800393

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A vivid naval adventure that follows a young man’s journey from shore to shipboard duty, courage under fire, and the pull of home.

In a Civil War–era setting, a young New Englander named Harry Careswell leaves home to chase a life at sea. The story tracks his growth from curious boy to capable deckhand, as he learns the ropes, endures the roar of cannons, and confronts the dangers and discipline of life aboard a fighting ship. Rich in period detail, it offers a window into shipboard routines, camaraderie, and the moral currents that tug a sailor toward duty and love.

Across bustling ports, ceremonial balls, and the hazards of blockade duty, the narrative blends action, character, and atmosphere. Readers will meet officers and sailors who prize steadiness, courage, and wit, while the unfolding events reveal the challenges of navigation, naval strategy, and personal ambition amid the pressures of war.

• Immersive depictions of daily life at sea, from chores on deck to drills and discipline.


• vivid scenes of port life, spectacles aboard ship, and quiet moments of reflection at sea.


• Character-driven arcs about responsibility, love, and making sense of upheaval during wartime.


• Historical flavor grounded in naval culture and events of the era.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic maritime fiction with a strong sense of place, coming-of-age themes, and immersive shipboard storytelling.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330800397
• ISBN 13: 9781330800393
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 209
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Copytech (UK) Ltd, Trading as Printondemand-worldwide.com; gpsr@podww.com; ; 9 Culley Court; Orton Southgate; Peterborough; Cambridgeshire; PE2 6WA; Royaume-Uni
• Personne responsable: non disponible