P. J. VAN DER VOORT: The Pen and the Quarter-Deck. A study of the Life and Works of Capt Frederick Chaumier, R.N.

Abstract

Narratives with a military historical theme, which run their courses at sea, have an especial fascination for a large number of readers. Presumably the inherent reason for this stems from a longing for adventure and the element of suspense which distinguishes works of this nature.

Keywords

• Captain Hornblower
• Admiral Hornblower
• Joseph Conrad
• Capt Frederick Marryat
• Jack Adams
• the Mutineer