Proud Waters Ewart Brookes 1st Ed 1954 HC DJ Jarrolds WWII Naval Novel

Key Details:

• Title: Proud Waters

• Author: Ewart Brookes

• Publisher: Jarrolds Publishers (London) Ltd

• Year of Publication: 1954 (First Edition)

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (in protective sleeve)

• Language: English

• Genre: WWII Fiction / Naval Adventure

• Printing Info: Printed by The Anchor Press, Ltd, Tiptree, Essex

• Binding: Original cloth boards

Mini Story:
Written by a decorated Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve officer, Proud Waters brings to life the tension, bravery, and humanity of WWII minesweeping operations. Brookes’ vivid narrative follows naval crews navigating danger not only from the enemy but also the deadly waters themselves. Based on the author's real wartime experience, this novel is an evocative and gripping tribute to those who served at sea.

Condition:
Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.
A collectible WWII-era first edition in original dust jacket.

• Dust jacket is complete and protected in a removable archival sleeve. It shows general age spotting, rubbing, and minor edgewear (notably to top edge and back flap).

• Boards are firm with some shelf wear.

• Pages are clean and tightly bound with mild age toning and foxing, especially to prelims and edges.

• No inscriptions or library markings.

• A solid and appealing copy of this wartime naval classic.

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