Fight of the "Firecrest"

by Alain Gerbault

Published in hardcover and listed as No. 28 in The Mariners Library. The FEP is signed by naval Commander Erroll Bruce. The boards are in good condition with a black mark to rear board and the spine is slightly tanned. There is foxing on the page block, FEP, REP and title page with only some minor foxing throughout the main body. The book contains illustrations which along with the text is clean and in good condition. GE

134 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1939

Reviews

[MrGibson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great nautical adventure involving the first solo crossing of the Atlantic from east to west in 1923. A terse story of the hardships and delights that the ocean environment brings. You can almost smell the sea salt in some passages.