A Fleet in Being by Rudyard Kipling Bird Prints an avid natural history collector

an avid natural history collector

A remarkably well-preserved copy of Lawrence’s monumental account of the Arab Revolt and his wartime campaigns

vivid morocco onlays and richly marbled endpapers

Showcasing the anxieties and fears that gripped England as the nation grappled with the aftermath of the Civil War and the return of the monarchy

is a testament to the historical and literary significance of this work

A Fleet in Being by Rudyard Kipling Bird Prints an avid natural history collectorFirst edition, Published by London : Macmillan and Co, 1898 Description: Kipling, granted access to the Royal Navy fleet at sea in 1898, provides a fascinating, firsthand account of the ships and their crews during a period of naval expansion at the turn of the 20th century. This collection offers a unique glimpse into Kipling's perspective on the Royal Navy and its vital role in the British Empire. A near fine copy of this scarce publication.