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1890 Cruise Of The Wasp by H. Frith Antique Maritime Fiction Book North Atlantic

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Clipper Ship by Denys Burrows - 1965 - Australian Literature Book

Clipper Ship by Denys Burrows - 1965 - Australian Literature BookClipper ShipBy Denys BurrowsPublished by The Educational Press: Sydney 1965 First EditionGeneral wear and chipping with some tape repairs to dust jacket. Book is in very good condition overall and hard to fault. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 22cm x 14.5cm x 2cm
1890 Cruise Of The Wasp by H. Frith Antique Maritime Fiction Book North Atlantic

The Cruise Of The Wasp - A Romance Of The North Atlantic
By Henry Frith
Published by George Routledge And Sons: London 1890 1st Edition

" The Cruise of the Wasp: A Romance of the North Atlantic by Henry Frith, published in 1890, is an adventurous maritime novel set against the backdrop of the North Atlantic Ocean. The story follows the daring exploits of the crew aboard the ship Wasp, weaving together themes of bravery, camaraderie, and romance amidst the dangers of sea travel. Frith combines vivid descriptions of the harsh and unpredictable ocean environment with a fast-paced narrative, capturing the spirit of Victorian-era adventure fiction. The novel explores both the physical challenges of navigating treacherous waters and the interpersonal dynamics of the ship's company, highlighting courage and loyalty in the face of adversity.

Beyond the thrilling plot, the book also reflects Victorian values of honor, perseverance, and the triumph of good over evil. The romantic elements interspersed throughout the narrative add emotional depth and human interest to the maritime drama. The Cruise of the Wasp exemplifies the popular 19th-century genre of sea tales that both entertained and inspired readers with heroic depictions of life at sea, showcasing the era's fascination with exploration and the natural world."

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Includes 10 illustration plates + frontis. Age marking to endpapers and a few pages otherwise pages clean and well presented. Front cluster with title page, frontis etc is wobbly and almost loose otherwise binding in good shape. A nice copy of a scarce book in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 3.5cm - 312 Pages

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Maritime

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    Condition: Good
    Binding: Cloth
    Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Decorated Cloth Bindings"]
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Includes 10 illustration plates + frontis. Age marking to endpapers and a few pages otherwise pages clean and well presented. Front cluster with title page, frontis etc is wobbly and almost loose otherwise binding in good shape. A nice copy of a scarce book in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: Henry Frith
    Publisher: George Routledge And Sons: London
    Year Printed: 1890
    Sub-subject: Victorian Maritime Fiction