Penguin Main Series 426. 1st Edition, published 1943.
A collection of true stories about maritime escapes and adventures during wartime. The book features accounts of various naval vessels and individuals, detailing their daring escapes from enemy forces, shipwrecks, and other perilous situations at sea. Some examples include the escape of the sloop "Guardian" in 1789-1790, the wreck of the "Phillis" transport in 1795, and the story of the "Sarah Sands" in 1857. The book also covers less conventional escapes, such as the preservation of the "Water Lily" in 1824 and the "Victory" in the Arctic in 1829-1833. .
Condition grading: Very Good. Some wear to spine with small losses to ends. Small line mark to rear cover right edge. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series 426. 1st Edition, published 1943.
A collection of true stories about maritime escapes and adventures during wartime. The book features accounts of various naval vessels and individuals, detailing their daring escapes from enemy forces, shipwrecks, and other perilous situations at sea. Some examples include the escape of the sloop "Guardian" in 1789-1790, the wreck of the "Phillis" transport in 1795, and the story of the "Sarah Sands" in 1857. The book also covers less conventional escapes, such as the preservation of the "Water Lily" in 1824 and the "Victory" in the Arctic in 1829-1833. .
Condition grading: Very Good. Some wear to spine with small losses to ends. Small line mark to rear cover right edge. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
