Overland Launch

by C. Walter Hodges

Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 1972
Binding: paperback
Edition:
Condition: Good
Description: 0140305211

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Cyril Walter Hodges was a writer, an illustrator and a Shakespeare scholar.

Reviews

[Carys · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable to read, particularly as I know the area. Probably won't read it again.

[Misti Debonno · Rating 4 out of 5]

'The Overland Launch'is a book which should be read by all, it is a blatant reminder of what lacks in todays society. A village setting of times gone by and with its inhabitants sharing a bond of unique comradery. It is an excellent depiction of a true story of unity, dedication and determination to overcome all obstacles and to rescue those in peril at sea! A perfect picture was painted by the descriptive setting and the story was further enhanced with hints of a young boys education, stimulated as it was with greek mythology.

Without doubt C. Walter Hodges was the inspirational literary artist of his time and his books remain to inspire us today...

[Margareth8537 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated by C. Walter Hodges, a well-known illustrator, this is based on a well-known west country shipwreck which illustrated the dedication of the lifeboatmen.
It is a very prosaic book, because Westcountrymen going about their job, are prosaic men, but it captures their determination beautifully