Description

Book Synopsis
Admiral of the Fleet Lord ''Jacky'' Fisher (1841-1920) was one of the greatest naval reformers in history. He was also a colossal figure to contemporaries, both loved and loathed, a man of exceptional charm, presence and charisma. Since the late 1940s, Jan Morris has been haunted by his face - with its startling combination of ''the suave, the sneering and the self-amused.'' This evocation is both biography and a love letter, a perfect expression of her passionate interest in mavericks and outsiders, in travel, ships and the glorious pageantry of the British Empire in its prime.

Fishers Face

Product form

£11.69

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £12.99 – you save £1.30 (10%)

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 27 Dec 2025.

A Paperback / softback by Jan Morris

2 in stock


    View other formats and editions of Fishers Face by Jan Morris

    Publisher: Faber & Faber
    Publication Date: 19/04/2007
    ISBN13: 9780571233045, 978-0571233045
    ISBN10: 057123304X
    Also in:
    Biography: adventurers and explorers Essays Military History

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Admiral of the Fleet Lord ''Jacky'' Fisher (1841-1920) was one of the greatest naval reformers in history. He was also a colossal figure to contemporaries, both loved and loathed, a man of exceptional charm, presence and charisma. Since the late 1940s, Jan Morris has been haunted by his face - with its startling combination of ''the suave, the sneering and the self-amused.'' This evocation is both biography and a love letter, a perfect expression of her passionate interest in mavericks and outsiders, in travel, ships and the glorious pageantry of the British Empire in its prime.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account