George Manville Fenn

Broschiertes Buch

Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea

Beschreibung

The Flood beneath the Sea by George Manville Fenn is an exciting adventure novel that delves into nautical fiction and engineering challenges. Set in the Victorian era, the story centers around a dramatic sea disaster involving a catastrophic flood. The plot follows the heroic efforts of sappers and miners who are crucial in addressing the technical and engineering problems caused by the flood. Through underwater exploration and rescue operations, the characters confront suspenseful and dangerous situations, showcasing their bravery and resourcefulness in the face of a crisis. The novel vividly describes the technical feats and survival tactics required to manage the flood and mitigate its impact on coastal and maritime environments. Fenn's narrative combines thrilling adventure with detailed accounts of engineering solutions, offering readers an engaging and action-packed story that highlights the heroism and ingenuity of those who tackle monumental challenges beneath the sea.

Autor

George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. I also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9789367148327
• ISBN-10: 9367148321
• Artikelnr.: 73244438