Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott) 1899-1966
Overview
| Works: | 1,539 works in 6,968 publications in 19 languages and 83,533 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Naval history Sea stories Historical fiction Sea fiction War fiction History War stories Drama Action and adventure fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, win, Contributor, Conceptor, Scenarist, Creator, Translator, Performer, Originator, Artist |
| Classifications: | PR6011.O56, 823.912 |
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Most widely held works about
C. S Forester
- The African Queen by John Huston( Visual )
- C.S. Forester and the Hornblower saga by Sanford Sternlicht( )
- Long before forty by C. S Forester( Book )
- C.S. Forester by Sanford Sternlicht( Book )
- Sink the Bismarck! by Lewis Gilbert( Visual )
- Horatio Hornblower : the new adventures( Visual )
- The pride and the passion by Fo rui si te( Visual )
- Horatio Hornblower : the adventure continues by C. S Forester( Visual )
- The Hornblower companion; an atlas and personal commentary on the writing of the Hornblower saga by C. S Forester( Book )
- Twentieth-Century literary criticism. Volume 168 by Thomas J Schoenberg( )
- Hornblower's ships : their history & their models by Martin Saville( Book )
- Casablanca : and, The African Queen( Visual )
- The mutiny( Visual )
- Retribution( Visual )
- Horatio Hornblower( Visual )
- The African Queen by C. S Forester( Recording )
- Novelist and storyteller : the life of C.S. Forester by John Forester( Book )
- Horatio Hornblower, the adventure continues. The mutiny Volume I( Visual )
- Horatio Hornblower( Visual )
- Hornblower( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
C. S Forester
The African Queen by
C. S Forester(
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281 editions published between 1935 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 4,558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1935, CS Forester's classic romantic adventure is a tale of opposites attracted. Allnut and Rose, a disreputable Cockney and an English spinster missionary, wend their way down a river in Central Africa in a rickety, asthmatic steam launch, and are gradually joined together in a mission of retaliation against the Germans. Fighting time, heat, malaria and bullets, the two have a dramatic rapprochement before the explosive ending of the book. This tale of unlikely love is thrilling and funny and ultimately satisfying
281 editions published between 1935 and 2019 in 5 languages and held by 4,558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
First published in 1935, CS Forester's classic romantic adventure is a tale of opposites attracted. Allnut and Rose, a disreputable Cockney and an English spinster missionary, wend their way down a river in Central Africa in a rickety, asthmatic steam launch, and are gradually joined together in a mission of retaliation against the Germans. Fighting time, heat, malaria and bullets, the two have a dramatic rapprochement before the explosive ending of the book. This tale of unlikely love is thrilling and funny and ultimately satisfying
Lord Hornblower by
C. S Forester(
Book
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140 editions published between 1946 and 2019 in 12 languages and held by 3,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once again the indomitable Hornblower risks his career in the fight against Napoleon. Allied with him is his old love Marie. She is by no means the least of the obstacles in the way of his return to the arms of Lady Barbara
140 editions published between 1946 and 2019 in 12 languages and held by 3,461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Once again the indomitable Hornblower risks his career in the fight against Napoleon. Allied with him is his old love Marie. She is by no means the least of the obstacles in the way of his return to the arms of Lady Barbara
Lieutenant Hornblower by
C. S Forester(
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97 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 3,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gripping, rip-roaring tale of turmoil and triumph on the high seas
97 editions published between 1933 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 3,248 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A gripping, rip-roaring tale of turmoil and triumph on the high seas
Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by
C. S Forester(
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143 editions published between 1948 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At age 17, Horatio Hornblower embarks upon the career which will eventually carry him into a dozen major campaigns during the Napoleonic wars
143 editions published between 1948 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 3,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At age 17, Horatio Hornblower embarks upon the career which will eventually carry him into a dozen major campaigns during the Napoleonic wars
Commodore Hornblower by
C. S Forester(
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59 editions published between 1945 and 2001 in 6 languages and held by 2,859 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Horatio Hornblower returns to sea with the rank of Commodore in command of a small squadron during the Napoleonic wars. The fate of Europe hangs on the outcome of his mission
59 editions published between 1945 and 2001 in 6 languages and held by 2,859 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Horatio Hornblower returns to sea with the rank of Commodore in command of a small squadron during the Napoleonic wars. The fate of Europe hangs on the outcome of his mission
Hornblower and the Hotspur by
C. S Forester(
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75 editions published between 1953 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Preparation for war against the French, daring commando-style raids and the rigors of naval discipline tests Hornblower's ingenuity and courage to the limit
75 editions published between 1953 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Preparation for war against the French, daring commando-style raids and the rigors of naval discipline tests Hornblower's ingenuity and courage to the limit
The good shepherd by
C. S Forester(
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105 editions published between 1955 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Forty-eight hours in the life of Captain Krause who had just 4 ships with which to protect the 37 merchantmen in the convoy
105 editions published between 1955 and 2020 in 5 languages and held by 2,744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Forty-eight hours in the life of Captain Krause who had just 4 ships with which to protect the 37 merchantmen in the convoy
Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies by
Cecil Scott Forester(
Book
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46 editions published between 1957 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As commander-in-chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies, Admiral Hornblower faces pirates, revolutionaries, and a blistering hurricane in the chaotic aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars
46 editions published between 1957 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As commander-in-chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies, Admiral Hornblower faces pirates, revolutionaries, and a blistering hurricane in the chaotic aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars
Hornblower and the Atropos by
C. S Forester(
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74 editions published between 1953 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of episodes in the early life of Captain Hornblower
74 editions published between 1953 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,247 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of episodes in the early life of Captain Hornblower
Ship of the line by
C. S Forester(
Book
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115 editions published between 1938 and 2019 in English and held by 2,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captain Horatio Hornblower and the undaunted crew of the Sutherland set sail to rival the exploits of Napoleon's ships
115 editions published between 1938 and 2019 in English and held by 2,043 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captain Horatio Hornblower and the undaunted crew of the Sutherland set sail to rival the exploits of Napoleon's ships
Flying colours by
Cecil Scott Forester(
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123 editions published between 1938 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 2,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A prisoner of the French after he was forced to surrender his ship, Captain Horatio Hornblower faces a trial by his captor, if he can escape, a court-martial back in England
123 editions published between 1938 and 2019 in 3 languages and held by 2,040 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A prisoner of the French after he was forced to surrender his ship, Captain Horatio Hornblower faces a trial by his captor, if he can escape, a court-martial back in England
Captain Horatio Hornblower by
Cecil Forester(
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62 editions published between 1937 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This trilogy contains three novels of Captain Hornblower's adventures in the British navy in the early 19th century
62 editions published between 1937 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,898 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This trilogy contains three novels of Captain Hornblower's adventures in the British navy in the early 19th century
The captain from Connecticut by
C. S Forester(
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112 editions published between 1941 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the second year of the War of 1812, Captain Peabody's mission is to break the British blockade. A blizzard has cut visibility to yards. Who would expect a Yankee frigate to be in the Long Island Sound at night and under such conditions?
112 editions published between 1941 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the second year of the War of 1812, Captain Peabody's mission is to break the British blockade. A blizzard has cut visibility to yards. Who would expect a Yankee frigate to be in the Long Island Sound at night and under such conditions?
The last nine days of the Bismarck by
C. S Forester(
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78 editions published between 1951 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The hunt-and-chase story of the great German battleship which attacked British shipping in the Atlantic
78 editions published between 1951 and 2019 in 6 languages and held by 1,655 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The hunt-and-chase story of the great German battleship which attacked British shipping in the Atlantic
The age of fighting sail : the story of the naval War of 1812 by
C. S Forester(
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22 editions published between 1956 and 2019 in English and held by 1,638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Study of the Naval War of 1812, its relation to the military policy of both the U.S. and Great Britain, and its strategy and tactics
22 editions published between 1956 and 2019 in English and held by 1,638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Study of the Naval War of 1812, its relation to the military policy of both the U.S. and Great Britain, and its strategy and tactics
The sky and the forest by
C. S Forester(
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51 editions published between 1948 and 2019 in English and French and held by 1,620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Loa was like a god in Central Africa until King Leopold's agents arrived from Europe and sacked his kingdom
51 editions published between 1948 and 2019 in English and French and held by 1,620 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Loa was like a god in Central Africa until King Leopold's agents arrived from Europe and sacked his kingdom
Beat to quarters by
C. S Forester(
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40 editions published between 1937 and 2001 in English and held by 1,570 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With rations running dangerously low, Captain Hornblower fears that the lure of the South Sea islands may entice the crew to mutiny
40 editions published between 1937 and 2001 in English and held by 1,570 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
With rations running dangerously low, Captain Hornblower fears that the lure of the South Sea islands may entice the crew to mutiny
The ship by
C. S Forester(
Book
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136 editions published between 1943 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British naval engagement in Mediterranean during the World War
136 editions published between 1943 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 1,565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British naval engagement in Mediterranean during the World War
Hornblower during the crisis, and two stories : Hornblower's temptation and The last encounter by
C. S Forester(
Book
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27 editions published between 1950 and 2001 in English and held by 1,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captain Hornblower struggles to do his part to bring glory and victory to England during the Napoleonic Wars
27 editions published between 1950 and 2001 in English and held by 1,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Captain Hornblower struggles to do his part to bring glory and victory to England during the Napoleonic Wars
The general by
C. S Forester(
Book
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120 editions published between 1930 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Herbert Curzon, who fumbled a fortuitous early step on the path to glory in the Boer War. 1914 finds him an honourable, decent, brave and wholly unimaginative colonel. Survival through the early slaughters in which so many fellow-officers perished then brings him rapid promotion. By 1916, he commands 100,000 British soldiers, whom he leads through the horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele
120 editions published between 1930 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Herbert Curzon, who fumbled a fortuitous early step on the path to glory in the Boer War. 1914 finds him an honourable, decent, brave and wholly unimaginative colonel. Survival through the early slaughters in which so many fellow-officers perished then brings him rapid promotion. By 1916, he commands 100,000 British soldiers, whom he leads through the horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele
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Related Identities
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- Gruffudd, Ioan Other Actor
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- New Video Group Distributor
- Meridian Broadcasting Producer
- Benson, Andrew (Producer) Producer
- Huston, John 1906-1987 Other Performer Adapter Scenarist Restager Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author
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Associated Subjects
Admirals Africa Africa--German East Africa Armed Forces--Officers Authors, English Bachelors Bismarck (Battleship) Central Africa Central America Colonization Congo (Democratic Republic) English fiction Film adaptations Forester, C. S.--(Cecil Scott), Generals Great Britain Great Britain.--Royal Navy Historical fiction Historical fiction, English Historical fiction--Authorship Hornblower, Horatio (Fictitious character) Hornblower (Television program) Kings and rulers Man-woman relationships Midshipmen Military campaigns Military operations, Naval Military operations, Naval--American Naval battles Naval convoys Novelists, English Prizes (Property captured at sea) Sea stories Sea stories, English Sea stories--Authorship Slavery and Islam Slave trade Spain Steamboats Steamboats--Passenger accommodation Television adaptations United States United States.--Navy Warships War stories War stories, English War stories--Authorship West Indies Wilderness survival Women missionaries
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Alternative Names
C. S. Forester
C. S. Forester britisk manusforfattar og skribent
C.S. Forester britisk manusforfatter og skribent
C.S. Forester britisk manuskriptforfatter og skribent
C.S. Forester Brits schrijver
C. S. Forester britský spisovatel a dramatik
C.S. Forester brittisk manusförfattare och författare
C. S. Forester écrivain britannique
C. S. Forester escritor britânico
C. S. Forester novelist britanik
C. S. Forester romancier britanic
C. S. フォレスター 1899-1966
C·S·福里斯特
Cecil Louis Troughton Smith 1899-1966
Cecil Scott Forester englischer Schriftsteller und Journalist
Cecil Scott Forester novel·lista britànic
Cecil Scott Forester novelista británico
Cecil Scott Forester pisarz angielski
Cecil Scott Forester scrittore inglese
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С. С. Форестер
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Форестер, С. С. (Сесил Скотт), 1899-1966
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סמית, ססיל לואיס טרוטון
ססיל סקוט פרוסטר סופר בריטי
פורסטר, ס. ס 1899-1966
פורסטר, ס. ס. (ססיל סקוט), 1899-1966
פורסטר, ססיל סקוט
פורסטר, ססיל סקוט 1899-1966
سى. اس. فورستر
سي. إس. فورستر، 1899-1966
سي. إس. فورستر روائي بريطاني
فورستر، س. س.، 1899-1966
포레스터, C. S. 1899-1966
포레스터, 세실 스코트 1899-1966
포리스터, C. S. 1899-1966
スミス, セシル・スロートン
セシル・スコット・フォレスター
セシル・スコット・フォレスター イギリスの小説家
フォリスター, C.
フォレスター, C.S.
フォレスター, セシル・スコット
塞西尔·斯科特·福里斯特
塞西尔·路易斯·特罗顿·史密斯
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