Kydd by Julian Stockwin
1793: Europe is at war; to man the British warships, ordinary citizens must be press-ganged. When Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized to become part of the crew of the 98-gun ship Duke William, he must learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast amid the dangers of tempest and battle.
About the Author Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to TS 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. 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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781493068807 |
| ISBN 10 | 1493068806 |
| Title | Kydd |
| Author | Julian Stockwin |
| Series | Kydd Sea Adventures |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Globe Pequot Press |
| Year published | 2022-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 298 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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