Product Information
Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang, to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Royal William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. 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. KYDD 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 with exceptional characters and a page-turning narrative.Product Identifiers
PublisherHodder & Stoughton
ISBN-139780340794746
eBay Product ID (ePID)92013408
Product Key Features
Publication Year2001
Book TitleKydd
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreHistorical
AuthorJulian Stockwin
Dimensions
Item Height30 mm
Item Weight238 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorJulian Stockwin