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Artemis: Thomas Kydd 2
Julian Stockwin
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Description for Artemis: Thomas Kydd 2
Paperback. The second in the exciting naval adventure series, following the life of Thomas Paine Kydd at sea. Artemis is based on dramatic real events and is classic storytelling at its very best. Series: Thomas Kydd. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 322.
'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian In the great age of fighting sail, life ranging the seas for prey and prize money in the crack frigate HMS Artemis is fast and exciting. Now a true Jack Tar, Kydd sails into Portsmouth Harbour and a hero's welcome after a ferocious battle against the French. However his jubilation is cut short when a family matter threatens to take him from the life he has grown to love; he must return to Guildford. But ... Read more
'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world' - Guardian In the great age of fighting sail, life ranging the seas for prey and prize money in the crack frigate HMS Artemis is fast and exciting. Now a true Jack Tar, Kydd sails into Portsmouth Harbour and a hero's welcome after a ferocious battle against the French. However his jubilation is cut short when a family matter threatens to take him from the life he has grown to love; he must return to Guildford. But ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Series
Thomas Kydd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340837825
SKU
V9780340837825
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
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. ... Read more
Reviews for Artemis: Thomas Kydd 2
The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist. In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world. Stockwin paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line... the harsh naval discipline, the rancid food, and the skill of the common sailor are all skilfully evoked. With Kydd, Julian ... Read more