Styles, Showell 1908-2005

Overview

Works:	178 works in 522 publications in 1 language and 6,152 library holdings
Genres:	Fiction Juvenile works History Sea stories Biography Naval history Biographical fiction Personal correspondence Surveys Military history
Roles:	Author, Editor, Translator
Classifications:	PR6037.T96, 823.914

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Showell Styles

Mountains of the midnight sun by Showell Styles( Book )

Most widely held works by Showell Styles

Gentleman Johnny by Showell Styles( Book )

7 editions published between 1962 and 1963 in English and Undetermined and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

On top of the world; an illustrated history of mountaineering and mountaineers by Showell Styles( Book )

5 editions published in 1967 in English and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Mallory of Everest by Showell Styles( Book )

9 editions published in 1967 in English and held by 224 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the history of Mount Everest from its discovery to the present day, concentrating on the heroism and tragedy of Mallory's three attempts to climb it

The Malta frigate by Showell Styles( Book )

4 editions published between 1983 and 1986 in English and held by 158 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

First up Everest by Showell Styles( Book )

4 editions published between 1969 and 1994 in English and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the last stages of the successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkay

Mr Fitton's hurricane by Showell Styles( Book )

7 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 134 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Martinique mission by Showell Styles( Book )

5 editions published between 1999 and 2014 in English and held by 126 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Backpacking : a comprehensive guide by Showell Styles( Book )

3 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Mr Fitton at the helm by Showell Styles( Book )

4 editions published between 1998 and 2014 in English and held by 124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Mr Fitton in command by Showell Styles( Book )

4 editions published between 1995 and 2014 in English and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

After a disastrous encounter with a French frigate, Mr Fitton finds himself in command of the ship's few survivors, including the wife of a British Envoy and her lover. After landing in enemy-occupied territory, it is his stoic philosophy that saves the day

Men and mountaineering : an anthology of writings by climbers by Showell Styles( Book )

4 editions published in 1968 in English and held by 120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The Baltic convoy by Showell Styles( Book )

7 editions published between 1979 and 2014 in English and held by 119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The sea officer by Showell Styles( Book )

6 editions published between 1961 and 1962 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Fictionalized biography of Edward Pellew and his experiences in the Royal Navy

Mr Fitton's commission by Showell Styles( Book )

9 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in English and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Mr Fitton's prize by Showell Styles( Book )

9 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

HMS Fortitude takes a French ship and Fitton is appointed prize-master. He comes under the influence of a beautiful French Royalist and is persuaded to disobey his captain's orders and try and help her cause

A sword for Mr Fitton by Showell Styles( Book )

11 editions published between 1975 and 2014 in English and held by 115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Journey with a secret by Showell Styles( Book )

4 editions published between 1968 and 1969 in English and held by 114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

On a cross country hiking trip in Wales, a brother and sister meet a Hungarian girl on the run who asks help in evading her pursuers

Lieutenant Fitton by Showell Styles( Book )

4 editions published between 1997 and 2014 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The forbidden frontiers: the survey of India from 1765 to 1949 by Showell Styles( Book )

3 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

His was the fire by Showell Styles( Book )

11 editions published between 1956 and 1957 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An historical novel of the military career of Sir John Moore, from his first experiences during the American War of Independence to his death at Corunna