Caleb Pettingill, U.S.N. [Hardcover] George Fielding Eliot

Description

1964 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of “Caleb Pettingill, U.S.N.” by George Fielding Eliot offers a glimpse into the life of a lesser-known yet remarkable figure from the Age of Sail. Published in 1964, the book chronicles the adventures of Caleb Pettingill, a young sailor who served aboard the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. Eliot’s vivid prose transports readers back to the high seas, capturing the excitement and perils of naval warfare in the early 19th century. While the book’s condition may show signs of love from previous owners, its pages hold a treasure trove of historical insights and thrilling tales that will delight maritime enthusiasts and fans of historical fiction alike. Collectors may appreciate this edition as a piece of naval history, while readers will relish the opportunity to immerse themselves in a bygone era when wooden ships and iron men ruled the waves.