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23%OFFJulian Stockwin - Victory: Thomas Kydd 11 - 9780340961216 - V9780340961216
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Victory: Thomas Kydd 11

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Description for Victory: Thomas Kydd 11 Paperback. Commander Tom Kydd joins Nelson's fleet for the greatest sea encounter in history: the Battle of Trafalgar. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FJMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 195 x 26. Weight in Grams: 260.

'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' - Daily Express

Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England.

Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar.

Kydd's journey takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.

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What readers ... Read more

'More of the same, please!' - 5 stars

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'A great read . . . I salute a terrific story teller of that bygone age!' - 5 stars

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Product Details

Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340961216
SKU
V9780340961216
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50

About Julian Stockwin
Julian Stockwin was sent at the age of fourteen to Indefatigable, a tough sea-training school. He joined the Royal Navy at fifteen before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy, where he served for eight years in the Far East, Antarctic waters and the South Seas. In Vietnam he saw active service in a carrier task force. After leaving ... Read more

Reviews for Victory: Thomas Kydd 11
Elegantly plotted . . . the writing has the power of a broadside at close range.
Oxford Times
Well-written mixture of high-seas adventure and character-based drama . . . impossible not to enjoy
Booklist
Written with authoritative detail by a gifted storyteller who is passionate about the Great Age of Sail.
Western Morning News
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