Shipwreck: The Strange Adventures of Renny Mitchum, Mess Boy of the Trading Schooner "Samarang"

The book is in good condition with a worn dust jacket. The jacket has notable edge tears and chipping, particularly around the spine and corners. The hardcover binding remains strong, ensuring the book's durability. There are no inscriptions or library markings, maintaining the book's original state.

"Shipwreck: The Strange Adventures of Renny Mitchum, Mess Boy of the Trading Schooner 'Samarang'" by Howard Pease is a captivating maritime adventure published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. in 1957. This first edition, printed in Garden City, New York, showcases Pease's expertise in crafting engaging tales of the sea. Known for his adventure stories, Pease delivers an exciting narrative that follows young Renny Mitchum through thrilling exploits aboard the schooner "Samarang." This edition is distinguished by its original 1957 printing, making it a valuable find for collectors of maritime literature. The book is bound in hardcover, and while the dust jacket shows wear with edge tears and chipping, the integrity of the text remains intact. This copy is not ex-library and does not contain any inscriptions or signatures, preserving its original condition. A significant piece for enthusiasts of nautical adventures and collectors of mid-20th-century literature.