Lieutenant Hornblower

Description

In this gripping tale of turmoil and triumph on the high seas, Horatio Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as midshipman to face new responsibilities thrust upon him by the fortunes of war between Napoleon and Spain. Enduring near-mutiny, bloody hand-to-hand combat with Spanish seamen, deck-splintering sea battles, and the violence and horror of life on the fighting ships of the Napoleonic Wars, the young lieutenant distinguishes himself in his first independent command. He also faces an adventure unique in his experience: Maria.C. S. Forester (1899-1966) wrote many highly acclaimed novels, including the eleven-volume Hornblower saga and The African Queen.”Sound history, absorbing adventure, and spanking good writing.”—Chicago Tribune

Additional information

Dimensions	1 × 5.625 × 8.5 in
Imprint	Back Bay Books
Format	General Trade
ISBN-13	09780316290630
ISBN-10	0316290637
Author	C. S. Forester
Audience	General / adult
BISAC	FIC014000, FIC002000
Subjects	books for boys, FIC002000, FIC014000, hornblower books, british navy, Napoleonic wars, best historical novels, best sea stories, gifts for boys, best historical adventure novels, classic adventure novels, classic novels