Gathering new and rare stories from Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester, Kenneth Bulmer, Richard Butler, and many others, veteran anthologist Mike Ashley has gathered together many of the best-loved writers of seafaring stories. Their tales collected here of storms and shipwrecks, the great sea battles of the Napoleonic era, and the sheer, dangerous excitement of manning the mast, bring to life the call of the sea in all its varieties. Among the favorite heroes in this Mammoth anthology are Captain Jack Aubrey, Adam Hardy, Horatio Hornblower, and Nathaniel Drinkwater in new adventures written especially for this volume, rare gems, and old favorites. There are also classic stories from such original masters as Herman Melville, Cutcliffe Hyne, Frederick Marryat, Showell Styles, and Harriet Hudson. With a special introduction by Alexander Kent, The Mammoth Book of Men O' War shows the sailors' life aboard the great ships that sailed for trade, discovery or warfare.
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Mike Ashley is the editor of numerous successful anthologies including The Mammoth Book of Hearts of Oak and The Mammoth Book of Sword and Honour. He lives in Chatham, England.
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Treasure Trove of Seagoing Tales,
This review is from: The Mammoth Book of Men O' War: Great Stories of Fighting Ships (Mammoth Books) (Paperback)
From the late 18th century to the American Civil War this book covers the glory days of sea going warfare and adventures. Rare treats from old favorites and stories from some of the greatest authors of Maritime adventures make this book a must read for all lovers of historically based maritime fiction. The book also provides a handy guide to the authors' other books at the end to provide the reader who just couldn't get enough of the action the information to continue following the exploits of some of the characters. These storys are some of the best short stories I have had the pleasure of reading. Mr. Ashley has truly chosen some jems for publication in this book.
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A vivid collection of sea stories written by the masters,
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This review is from: The Mammoth Book of Men O' War: Great Stories of Fighting Ships (Mammoth Books) (Paperback)
This terrific collection of short stories is a nautical gem. Each short story is alive with thundering cannon, snapping sails, crackling sea battles, splintered mizzenmasts and foaming waves. Each adventure is rich with characters and packed with unique information about life in the age of sail. A few lofty stories in this massive anthology rise above the others, Hornblower in a curious and dangerous adventure with stranded French sailors, Drinkwater coming to the rescue and with an introduction by the grand master himself, Alexander Kent. A worthy assembly of tales for those that follow the wake of adventure on the high seas. Check it out.
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Good introduction to a number of writers on this subject. So good that I want to get some more of Ashley's Mammoth books.
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"Well, Mr Drinkwater, behold the Cornish shore with all its rocky marvels. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
seaward gun, steeple rock, escape agents, crowding sail, handsome sailor, larboard bow, broadside guns, great warship, drumhead court, lower ports, cold shot, raking fire, young fisherman, gun deck Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Captain Vere, Billy Budd, Captain Smith, Major Colt, Sir Sidney, Captain Meadey, Captain Wilson, General Bee, Harry Klee, Belle Poule, Sergeant Colorado, China Fleet, Mademoiselle Clarice, Trinity House, Miss Collier, Faren Smith, Major Joseph Colt, Pen Carrow, Fort Aiguillette, United States, Chief Tyrus, General Stone, Marcus Reid-Stewart, Van Dorn, Captain Baudin New!
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"Well, Mr Drinkwater, behold the Cornish shore with all its rocky marvels. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
seaward gun, steeple rock, escape agents, crowding sail, handsome sailor, larboard bow, broadside guns, great warship, drumhead court, lower ports, cold shot, raking fire, young fisherman, gun deck Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Captain Vere, Billy Budd, Captain Smith, Major Colt, Sir Sidney, Captain Meadey, Captain Wilson, General Bee, Harry Klee, Belle Poule, Sergeant Colorado, China Fleet, Mademoiselle Clarice, Trinity House, Miss Collier, Faren Smith, Major Joseph Colt, Pen Carrow, Fort Aiguillette, United States, Chief Tyrus, General Stone, Marcus Reid-Stewart, Van Dorn, Captain Baudin New!
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- Billy Budd and Other Stories (Penguin Classics) by Herman Melville on 4 pages
- Moby Dick (Bibliotheque Des Grands Classiques)(Illustrated) (French Edition) by Melville on page 65, and page 390
- Moby Dick (French Edition) by Herman Melville on page 65, and page 390
- Peter Simple: Heart of Oak Sea Classics (Heart of Oak Sea Classics Series) by Frederick Marryat on page 279, and Back Matter
- Frank Mildmay by Captain Frederick Marryat on page 279, and Back Matter
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