Adamson, Hans Christian

Admiral Thunderbolt: The Spectacular Career of Peter Wessel, Norway's Greatest Sea Hero

Philadelphia, PA: Chilton Company, [1959]. First Edition. First? Printing. 25 cm, 336, illus., maps, index, front DJ flap price clipped, DJ worn and torn at edges and corners. Subtitled: 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). Condition: very good, fair.

Keywords: Norway, Admirals, Peter Wessel, Naval Warfare, Sailing Ships, Sweden, Baltic, North Sea, Frigates

[Book #21415]

Price: $40.50