Artemis
Artemis
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The second naval adventure following the life of Thomas Paine Kydd. Kydd sails into Portsmouth a hero, after a ferocious battle against the French. However he must return to Guildford on a family matter. But the sea beckons and Kydd manages to set off on his beloved Artemis for another adventure.
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Artemis by Julian Stockwin
The second naval adventure following the life of Thomas Paine Kydd. Kydd sails into Portsmouth a hero, after a ferocious battle against the French. He must return, however, to Guilford on a family matter. But the sea beckons, and Kydd manages to set off on his beloved Artemis for another adventure.
Ex-navy officer Stockwin's second novel is a rip-roaring yarn that confirms Hodder's faith in his ability to turn his vivid knowledge of 18th century seafaring into first-rate global adventureThomas Kydd, press-ganged into service as an ordinary seaman in the first novel, now wins promotion to petty officer and prefers his love of the sea to romance or his previous wigmaker's life on dry land. He is a prime example of manhood in the age of sail, immersed in the bloodlust of battle, exultation of victory, savage sights in Asia, comradeship below decks, the tumult above. His voyages on the frigate Artemis read very well, with a final sting in the tale that will cause readers in the historical novel niche to be thirsting for the next in the series.
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, Antarctic waters 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.
| SKU | GOR001294384 |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340794753 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340794755 |
| Title | Artemis |
| Author | Julian Stockwin |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2002-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
