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

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  • Jan Ploeger Staatshistorikus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5787/4-2-939

Keywords:

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

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.

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Published

2012-02-28

How to Cite

Ploeger, J. (2012). P. J. VAN DER VOORT: The Pen and the Quarter-Deck. A study of the Life and Works of Capt Frederick Chaumier, R.N. Scientia Militaria - South African Journal of Military Studies, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.5787/4-2-939

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