9780340794746: Kydd
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0340794747 ISBN 13 : 9780340794746
Editeur : Coronet Books, 2001

Synopsis

Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang, to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Royal William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all that he goes through in danger of tempest and battle he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor. KYDD launches a masterly new writing talent and a thrilling new series. Based on dramatic real events, it is classic storytelling at its very best, rich with action with exceptional characters and a page-turning narrative.

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À propos de l'auteur

Julian Stockwin was sent to sea-training school at the age of fourteen, then he joined the Royal Navy at fifteen. He transferred to the Royal Australian Navy when his family emigrated and saw service in the Far East, the Antarctic and the South Seas.In Vietnam he served on a carrier task force. Later commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Guildford with his wife Kathy.

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Éditeur
Coronet Books
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0340794747
ISBN 13 
9780340794746
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
448
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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