Admiral Thunderbolt: The Spectacular Career of Peter Wessel, Norway's Greatest Sea Hero, Who in Eight Years of Naval Warfare Sailed, Shot, and Stormed His Way from Sea Cadet to Vice Admiral (A.D. 1711 to 1718)
by Adamson, Hans Christian
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Philadelphia, PA: Chilton Book Co., 1959 Rubbing towards the edges, and corners lightly bumped. Bookplate and light pencil notes on pastedown and ffep. Text block edges lightly soiled.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.
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- Admiral Thunderbolt: The Spectacular Career of Peter Wessel, Norway's Greatest Sea Hero, Who in Eight Years of Naval Warfare Sailed, Shot, and Stormed His Way from Sea Cadet to Vice Admiral (A.D. 1711 to 1718)
- Author
- Adamson, Hans Christian
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Chilton Book Co.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Date Published
- 1959
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