| Title:
The
Frigates by James Henderson |
|
Description:
This
book with the full title of ‘The Frigates –
an account of the lesser warships of the Great French
Wars 1793 – 1815” provides the reader with a
fascinating incite into these vessels which were swift
and light and were the cruisers of Nelson’s navy.
They were usually commanded by young, bold, naval officers
who sought the enemy alone or in packs and who were generally
successful in this task. The author brings to life a vivid
picture, which has the reader standing on the quarterdeck,
or muzzle loading on the gun deck and his descriptions
make it easy for the reader to fully understand and enjoy
this book. It also covers actions in the Anglo-American
War of 1812.
|
| Author:
The author
has maintained a varied range of activities throughout his
life. A collector of antiques, which he has published, books
on this subject. He was a director of a family timber business
and also restored Fordell Castle, the seat of the Henderson
family. He has a keen interest in the naval history of the
period of this book and has a superb knowledge of the technical
and tactical aspects of this naval period. |
| Binding:
Hardcover. |
| Date
Published: First
published 1970. |
Edition:
This
edition1970. |
| Jacket
Condition: Very
good condition with a dust jacket which is also in very
good condition and protected with plastic cover. |
| Book
Condition:
Reasonably good condition with 192 pages, 16 of which contain
photographs with several others having illustrations. This
is an ex-library copy so has the usual wear and tear. |
| Publisher:
Adlard Coles, London. |
| ISBN:
: 0-229-97493-7. |
| Size
& Weight: 22.4
cm x 14 cm (H x W). 2.3 cm thick. |
