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Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater is ordered to Chesapeake Bay in a last attempt to heal the rift between London and Washington. But quite by chance, he discovers the first clue to a bold plan by which the United States could achieve the defeat of the Royal Navy and the collapse of the British cause. Putting aside thoughts of his reputation and commission, Drinkwater heads to the South Atlantic - and a climactic confrontation... |
1811: Napoleon's French Empire dominates Europe from Moscow to Madrid, and as the United States emerges as a naval power to he reckoned with, the scene is set for a clash of interests.|
Author: Richard Woodman Title: The Flying Squadron Series: Nathaniel Drinkwater First Published by: John Murray Publishers Ltd Place: UK Format: HC Date: 16 July 1992 ISBN-10: 0719550742 ISBN-13: 9780719550744 |
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