Kydd: A Kydd Sea Adventure (Kydd Sea Adventures)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (664 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1590131533 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 298 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
When Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized and taken across the country to be part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Duke William, he must learn the harsh realities of shipboard life quickly. Despite all he goes through, amid dangers of tempest and battle, he comes to admire the skills and courage of his fellow seamen, taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor and defender of Britain at war.
"A ripping yarn" according to John Parsons. These books are easy, entertaining reading, that provide insight into the culture of a ship's crew, and indeed of their age.. Palla O'Neal Jimentel said Five Stars. Historical Fiction of some of the nautical history of the British Empire during the Napoleonic Wars.. Witchy Woman Wendy or Heathen Guy Ken said The adventure of a lifetime begins. I like many other fans of this genre, started with books by Forester, and Kent. Later, I found the books of Pope, O'Brian and Woodman to name but just a few. As the relative newcomer, Julian Stockwin has charted a different course from his illustrious counterparts. This series has come on the scene in the form of breath of fresh air. No longer are we to follow the adventures exclusively from the quarterdeck. The feeling of being forced unwillingly into this life immediately evokes sympathy from the
Agent, Stuart Krichevsky. Stockwin, who joined the Royal Navy at 15 and retired a lieutenant commander, knows his ships and his men as well as his historical era. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. Arrr, matey, there's a name to hang a man for sure. It's a rough life, and Stockwin skillfully makes readers share the pain and tedium of it, but this is more than a historical adventure tale: it is the story of the education of a young man. Camaraderie, grog and pride in their work is all the s