Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.

Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.

Percy F. Westerman / Percy FWesterman

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Editorial:
Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Ficción general (infantil/juvenil)
ISBN:
9789354940323
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A high-spirited signal from the past: Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. steps from the pages of history into today’s readers, bearing the grit, camaraderie, and high-stakes courage of the Great War at sea.This complete wartime novel weaves historical wartime adventure with vivid nautical military fiction, launching a young hero’s world-spanning journey through the great war era setting. Rich with naval detail, brisk action, and moral tests, it balances boyish valour with the gravity of global conflict, making it a touchstone for both boys adventure readers and lovers of youth historical fiction. The story stands as a hallmark of early twentieth century fiction, tender yet unflinching, and reads like a bridge between classic British naval fiction and modern maritime storytelling.Widely regarded for its literary and historical significance, Billy Barcroft embodies the endurance of British naval history while offering accessible, encounter-driven drama for contemporary audiences. It appeals to casual readers seeking a vigorous, self-contained adventure and to collectors who value a well-preserved, illustrated wartime edition that honours the era’s texture, language, and spirit.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today’s and future generations, more than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure for readers, scholars, and enthusiasts of complete wartime novels. An enduring beacon in the world war i era journey of nautical bravery.

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