Kydd: A Novel - Couverture rigide

Stockwin

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0743214587 ISBN 13 : 9780743214582

Editeur : Simon & Schuster, 2001

Synopsis

Book by Stockwin Julian

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to Indefatigable, a tough sea-training school. He joined the Royal Navy at fifteen before
transferring to the Royal Australian Navy, where he served for eight years in the Far East, Antarctic waters and the South Seas. In Vietnam he saw active service in a carrier task force.

After leaving the Navy (rated Petty Officer), Julian practised as an educational psychologist. He lived for some time in Hong Kong, where he was commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy. More information can be found on his website at
www.JulianStockwin.com.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0743214587
• ISBN 13: 9780743214582
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 254
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible