Signal-Close Action!

Alexander Kent (Douglas Edward Reeman)

ISBN 10: 0091213304 / ISBN 13: 9780091213305

Published by Hutchinson, London, UK, 1974

About this Item

Hutchinson, London, UK. 1974. Hardcover. Stated First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good +; light bumping to tail; foxing to textblock top and fore edge. DJ: Very Good +; NOT Price Clipped (£2.60); light wear to head, tail, and tips. Maroon paper over boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine. Maps as endpapers. 320 pp 8vo. 7th Richard Bolitho novel. As master of France, Napoleon now turns towards the East - and the vast wealth of India. But first he must secure the eastern Mediterranean and Egypt. Now Commodore of a newly-formed squadron in a British fleet stretched to the limit, Richard Bolitho faces one of the toughest commissions of his career: to ascertain the fighting strength of the French - then seek, find, and bring them to battle. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket.

Seller Inventory # 013733

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Signal-Close Action!
• Publisher: Hutchinson, London, UK
• Publication Date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091213304
• ISBN 13: 9780091213305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Fiction
  • Ships and Sailing
  • European Matters

About this title

Synopsis

A seafaring adventure featuring Richard Bolitho. Now Commodore of a newly formed squadron, in a British fleet, Bolitho faces one of the toughest commissions of his career: to ascertain the fighting strength of the French - then seek, find and bring them to battle.

About the Author

Alexander Kent, pen name of Douglas Edward Reeman, joined the British Navy at 16, serving on destroyers and small craft during World War II, and eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant. He has taught navigation to yachtsmen and has served as a script adviser for television and films. His books have been translated into nearly two dozen languages.