Bill Bolton-Flying Midshipman

By Noel Sainsbury

Book Overview

A brisk salute to the horizon and to a boy who learns to weather a world of rope and routine. Bill Bolton-Flying Midshipman follows a young sailor's bearings as he trains, endures discipline, and discovers courage in the vast, unforgiving sea. This is maritime adventure with warmth and grit: a coming-of-age tale set in early twentieth-century Britain, where naval life shapes character and loyalty is earned in every watch. The work blends boys adventure fiction with quiet moral depth, offering readers a vivid glimpse of naval town life, shipboard habit, and the discipline that forges confidence and camaraderie. A lively, accessible narrative invites casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike into a page-turning world that rewards patience, skill, and honour. Its literary and historical footprint is enduring: a cornerstone for historical fiction readers and classroom reading lists, and a touchstone for maritime adventure classics. The tale stands as a precise record of naval training ethos and the social fabric of British naval towns, while delivering timeless themes of duty, resilience, and the call of the sea. 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. A genuine bridge between past and present, this edition invites new readers to sail with Bill Bolton and to treasure a rare piece of sea-going literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354940889
• ISBN13: 9789354940880
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"