Book #106500

Buller's Victory

Richard Hough

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First American Edition
Publisher: New York: Morrow, 1984.

Price: $40.00

Fine in alike dust-jacket.

Buller's Victory is the story of one of the most decisive naval engagements of the Victorian era. On 12 December 1879, the British Royal Navy under Admiral Lord Charles Buller decisively defeated the powerful Egyptian forces of Muhammad Ali in the Battle of Aboukir Bay. The victory secured British control of the Suez Canal, which had been threatened by Ali's forces.; 8vo; $6.00.