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In all the danger of tempest and battle, Kydd gradually learns to admire the skills and courage of his shipmates. He comes to relish the challenge of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship HMS Duke William, and the camaraderie of its battle-hardened crew. Kydd is loyal, brave and passionate. But will that be enough to turn a raw youth into a true sailor? |
The year is 1793. Europe is ablaze with war and men are urgently needed to man the ships. Press-ganged off the streets of Guildford, young wig-maker Thomas Paine Kydd must learn the harsh realities of shipboard life very quickly. It's that or die.|
Author: Julian Stockwin Title: Kydd Series: Thomas Kydd First Published by: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Place: London Format: HC Date: 5 April 2001 ISBN-10: 0340794739 ISBN-13: 9780340794739 |
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