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1928 A Voyage Round The World by Capt G. Shelvocke Antique Maritime History Book

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1928 A Voyage Round The World by Capt G. Shelvocke Antique Maritime History Book

"The Seafarer's Library"
A Voyage Round The World
By Captain George Shelvocke
Published by Cassell and Company Ltd: London 1928

"Adventurous Life is the long-awaited autobiography of Admiral Lord Mountevans, better known to history as "Evans of the Broke," one of the most colourful and decorated figures in British naval history. Written with candour and vitality, the book traces his extraordinary career from early service at sea through his defining role in Captain Scott's Antarctic expeditions, including the heroic relief efforts and the harsh realities of polar exploration. Mountevans also recounts his celebrated naval command of HMS Broke, his senior appointments across the British Empire, and his experiences as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, the Africa Station, and the Nore, offering a vivid insider's view of imperial naval life in the first half of the twentieth century.

Published around 1948 by Hutchinson & Co., this first edition presents a deeply personal narrative shaped by action, leadership, and reflection, illustrated with 32 plates that enhance its documentary and visual appeal. Mountevans writes with wit, conviction, and a strong sense of duty, balancing adventurous episodes with thoughtful commentary on service, discipline, and character during times of peace and war. This substantial and engaging autobiography will particularly appeal to collectors of naval history, polar exploration enthusiasts, readers interested in British and Australian maritime heritage, and admirers of first-hand accounts by distinguished military leaders."

General wear, fading and chipping etc to dustjacket, now protected with a clear plastic sleeve. Bookplate present. Pages with some light age toning but otherwise clean. An excellent copy, scarce with dustjacket in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 15.5cm x 5cm - 262 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Dust Jacket", "Illustrated"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear, fading and chipping etc to dustjacket, now protected with a clear plastic sleeve. Bookplate present. Pages with some light age toning but otherwise clean. An excellent copy, scarce with dustjacket in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Captain George Shelvocke
Publisher: Cassell and Company Ltd: London
Year Printed: 1928
Sub-subject: Maritime History