The Flowers of the Sea, an Anthology of Quotations, Poems, and Prose

Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press, 1962. First US edition. Medium octavo in light and dark green DJ; xxvi, 350 p. 25 cm; bibliography: p. 327-331. DJ cellophane-taped to paste-downs; ownership signature; else Near Fien in Very Good+ DJ with light edge wear and a few small edge tears to rear DJ panel. Hardcover.

Anthologies, Literature, Poetry. / Chapters entitled: The sea -- Storm and shipwreck -- Sweethearts and wives -- Home from the sea -- Sea chanties -- The old navy -- The English admirals -- Trafalgar and afterwards -- World War I -- World War II. / Sea in literature.