Rudyard Kipling — A Fleet in Being

London, Macmillan And Co. 1898. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. A well-preserved first edition of this account of the Royal Navy at sea by Rudyard Kipling. Most renowned for 'The Jungle Book', 'Kim' and 'Just so Stories', Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) is seen as a pioneer for the short story form and a classic author of children's fiction. He was born in India, the inspiration behind a vast amount of his writings, which include 'The Jungle Book', 'Just So Stories' and 'Kim&apos. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907, becoming the youngest ever recipient and first English language writer to do so.'A Fleet in Being' is a series of military articles on the subject of the Royal Navy in 1898.In the publisher's original paper wrap bindings with a pictorial cover. In paper wraps. Externally generally smart, a touch of discolouration to the front board and spine, with some loss to the paper of the tail of the spine and a chip to the head. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .