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Swords from the sea

Swords from the sea

Historical FictionAdventure
Pages
552
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

Harold Lamb, a master storyteller, chronicles daring exploits of Vikings, pirates, heroes, and rogues drawn to the sea. This collection gathers his historical seafaring stories, previously found only in rare pulp magazines. Sail with John Paul Jones, venture against Barbary corsairs, seek the Northeast Passage, and ride the whale road with Vikings in these thrilling adventures.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Adventurous
SurvivalQuest

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Short Stories

Authors

H
Harold Lamb

Harold Albert Lamb was an American writer, novelist, historian, and screenwriter. In both his fiction and nonfiction work, Lamb gravitated toward subjects related to Asia and Middle East.

H
Howard Andrew Jones

Howard Andrew Jones is a storyteller known for his fantasy and adventure tales. From the high seas of Swords from the sea to the cosmic realms of Of Gods and Globes II, his stories span diverse worlds. He also explores darker fantasy with titles like The Walkers from the Crypt.

S
S. M. Stirling

S. M. Stirling is the author of the novel Dangerous Women. He writes science fiction and fantasy.

Characters

John Paul JonesProtagonist
Ralph ThorneProtagonist
All characters in Swords from the sea