Kydd

Kydd - Paperback

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Kydd - Paperback

Kydd - Paperback

by Julian Stockwin
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by Julian Stockwin (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Julian Stockwin is a graduate of TS (Training Ship) Indefatigable, a sea-training school. He joined the British Navy at age 15 and retired from the Royal Navy Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He is the author of The Kydd Sea Adventures series.

Number of Pages: 298
Dimensions: 0.72 x 8 x 5.56 IN
Publication Date: June 01, 2008
ISBN9781590131534
Author Julian Stockwin
PublisherMcBooks Press
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2008
LanguageENG- English
Pages298
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Julian Stockwin

At the age of fourteen, Julian Stockwin went to TS Indefatigable, a tough sea-training school. He joined the British Royal Navy at fifteen before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy, where he served for eight years in the Far East, the Antarctic, and the South Seas. Retired as a lieutenant commander, he lives in Devon, England, with his wife and literary partner, Kathy.

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