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Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.: A Story Of The Great War

Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.: A Story Of The Great War

F. Westerman, Percy

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ISBN10: 9354940323
ISBN13: 9789354940323
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 17 2021
Pages: 226
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A high-spirited signal from the past: Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. steps from the pages of history into today's readers, bearing the grit, camaraderie, and high-stakes courage of the Great War at sea. This complete wartime novel weaves historical wartime adventure with vivid nautical military fiction, launching a young hero's world-spanning journey through the great war era setting. Rich with naval detail, brisk action, and moral tests, it balances boyish valour with the gravity of global conflict, making it a touchstone for both boys adventure readers and lovers of youth historical fiction. The story stands as a hallmark of early twentieth century fiction, tender yet unflinching, and reads like a bridge between classic British naval fiction and modern maritime storytelling. Widely regarded for its literary and historical significance, Billy Barcroft embodies the endurance of British naval history while offering accessible, encounter-driven drama for contemporary audiences. It appeals to casual readers seeking a vigorous, self-contained adventure and to collectors who value a well-preserved, illustrated wartime edition that honours the era's texture, language, and spirit. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations, more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for readers, scholars, and enthusiasts of complete wartime novels. An enduring beacon in the world war i era journey of nautical bravery.

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