The Devil’S Admiral

The Devil’S Admiral

Frederick Ferdinand Moore

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9789354845888
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A fog-bound harbour, a cunning admiral, and a voyage that tests the sea’s temper. The Devil’s Admiral invites you into a late nineteenth‑century maritime world where danger, charm, and cunning collide on a vast, sunlit horizon.This nautical adventure novel blends brisk pulp energy with historical texture, offering a sea bound thriller that channels piracy intrigue, naval espionage, and perilous cross‑currents of empire. Its compact, action‑driven form rewards readers with fast-paced voyage and peril, while its layered themes-duty, honour, betrayal, and the cost of ambition-invite deeper reflection. For lovers of complete sea stories and illustrated nautical editions, this book stands as a map of colonial era maritime tales, brought to life in a Caribbean sea setting that feels both exotic and recognisable to historical fiction readers.The work holds lasting literary and historical significance, a touchstone for the era’s popular imagination and a showcase of period maritime prose. It appeals to casual readers seeking brisk, immersive adventure and to classic‑literature collectors who value provenance, tone, and atmosphere. 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. This edition treats The Devil’s Admiral as more than a story: a heritage piece of maritime culture, ready to inspire new generations of readers.

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