{"product_id":"the-mammoth-book-of-men-o-war-by-jon-e-lewis-mike-ashley-rare-books","title":"The Mammoth Book of Men O' War by Jon E. Lewis |Mike Ashley (rare books)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"178\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"69\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Mammoth Book of Men O' War: Stories from the Glory Days of Sail\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive anthology edited by Mike Ashley, first published in 1999.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis collection brings together 18 classic seafaring tales that vividly recreate the age of tall ships, focusing on the adventures and challenges faced by sailors during the Napoleonic era and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"336\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe anthology features works from some of the most renowned authors in maritime fiction, including Patrick O'Brian, C.S. Forester, Herman Melville, and Frederick Marryat.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe stories encompass a range of themes such as naval battles, shipwrecks, and the daily life aboard sailing vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNotable characters like Captain Jack Aubrey, Horatio Hornblower, and Nathaniel Drinkwater make appearances, providing readers with a rich tapestry of naval history and adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"366\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Editor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"566\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMike Ashley is a prolific editor and writer, known for his extensive work in compiling anthologies across various genres.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis contributions to the \u003cem data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eMammoth Book\u003c\/em\u003e series have garnered attention for their thorough research and diverse selections.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAshley has also edited numerous collections in genres such as horror, science fiction, and historical fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253237276858,"sku":"3450OOPVL-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/mw_ba91c0ff-f9bc-4e11-990c-ca4fe9258a30.jpg?v=1760980065","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-mammoth-book-of-men-o-war-by-jon-e-lewis-mike-ashley-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}