This work has been truly described by the public press as an intensely realistic and stirring romance of the near future. It describes the wonderful adventures of an armour-clad cruiser, built on the Tyne, which takes part in a great Naval War that suddenly breaks out between France and Great Britain. The dashing way in which the vessel is handled, her narrow escapes, the boldness of her successful attacks upon the enemy, and the heroic conduct of her commander and crew, form altogether a narrative of most absorbing interest, and full of exciting scenes and situations.
THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW PRESS OPINIONS.
“Deserves something more than a mere passing notice.”—The Times.
“Full of exciting situations.... Has manifold attractions for all sorts of readers.”—Army and Navy Gazette.
“The most notable book of the season.”—The Standard.
“A clever book. Mr. Clowes is pre-eminent for literary touch and practical knowledge of naval affairs.”—Daily Chronicle.
“Mr. W. Laird Clowes’ exciting story.”—Daily Telegraph.
“We read ‘The Captain of the Mary Rose’ at a sitting.”—The Pall Mall Gazette.