KYDD - JULIAN STOCKWIN - 2001

1793.  Europe is ablaze with war.  The Prime Minister, Pitt, is under pressure to make an active move at sea, and despatches a squadron to appear off the French coast.  To man the ships, ordinary people must be press-ganged.

Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized, taken across country to Sheerness and the great fleet anchorage of the Nore to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of- battle ship Duke William.  The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast; but 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.

This book 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, exceptional characters and page-turning narrative.

This 373 page softcover has some very light creases to spine and original owner's name inside, but is otherwise in a very good, tight, clean condition inside and out.  A great read! 

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