E. F. Knight [Edward Frederick Knight] — A Desperate Voyage

London, John Milne, 1898. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this thrilling maritime adventure; now a very scarce work by Edward Frederick Knight. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the gilt emblem of the publisher John Milne to the front board. Edward Frederick Knight (1852-1925) was an English barrister, soldier, and writer. He wrote many works of fiction, often based on his dispatches as a war correspondent. This novel tells the story of a perilous journey at sea, in which the crew face a thrilling struggle for survival. A very scarce work.An eleven-page catalogue of publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with fading to the spine and front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for offsetting to the first and last couple of pages. Small closed tear to page 223. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .