A Frigate of King George : Life and Duty on a British Man-of-War by Vale, Brian

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Brand: I. B. Tauris, 2001-08-18. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good.

I.B. Tauris, 2001. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9781860646546

London: I B Tauris & Co. New in New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Edition. Hardcover. 1860646549 . 204 pages. With maps, plates, tables & illustrations. Light shelfwear. ; Hardcover; Octavo (standard book size); What was life really like on a wooden warship? This book takes a look at life aboard the 42-gun frigate HMS Doris - launched from Bombay in 1807 and finally retired at Valparaiso in 1829. Vale concentrates on her service on the South American station under Sir Thomas Hardy as she protected British interests during the stormy years of South American Independence. The author covers in vivid detail the operations in Brazil, Chile and Peru, both from the political and military angle and from the perspective of the sailors, to give a fascinating account of the everyday concerns and routines of life on shipboard. .

I. B. Tauris. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1860646549 . Mild dust spotting to top text block edge, with very slight fade to some of the titles to spine. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 204 pages .

I. B. Tauris. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1860646549 . Dw has disclouration to titles of spine. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 204 pages .

I. B. Tauris, 2001-06-29. First Edition. hardcover. New. 6x0x9. 1st Edition. A FINE Hardcover with a FINE dustjacket. AS NEW. All dustjackets wrapped in Archival protection, and delivery confirmation with all our orders!

I.B.Tauris, 2001,. /Dust Jacket Included. 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1860646549 1st edition, hardback, large 8vo, xii,204pp, illustrated, clean and tight, no inscriptions, Very Good / Very Good dustwrapper. ISBN: 1860646549 .

London: I.B. Tauris Publishers [1-86064-654-9] 2001. (Hardcover) Very good plus in near fine dust jacket. 204pp. Maps, illustrations, plates, appendices, notes, bibliography, index. There is a previous owner's inscription on the front endpaper. "A Frigate of King George looks at life on board the 42-gun frigate HMS Doris during the reigns of George III and George IV, from her launch from Bombay in 1807 to her retirement at Valparaiso in 1829. Brian Vale concentrates on one tour of duty in the early 1820s, when the ship formed part of a squadron under Nelson's old flag-captain Sir Thomas Hardy, sent to protect British interests during the stormy years of South American independence. Vale covers in vivid detail the operations in Brazil, Chile and Peru". Book about HMS Doris. Time Period 1807-1829. (Military, Frigates, History--England, Man-Of-War, Military, Naval Campaigns, Royal Navy, Ships, Voyages and Travels).