Thomas Kydd #07: Command

Thomas Kydd #07: Command
Julian Stockwin
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Paperback
h197 x 129mm - 368pg
19 Apr 2007 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780340898574
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Thrilled at his first command, a little brig sloop called Teazer, Thomas Kydd must race to bring his ship to battle readiness ' he is desperately needed to defend Malta against Barbary corsairs, ferocious privateers and the French who are frantically trying to rescue the remnants of their army in the Levant. But his jubilation does not last long - peace is suddenly declared and Kydd is left ashore on half pay. A rare chance gives him the opportunity to once again go to sea. He sets sail as captain of a convict transport for the penal colony in New South Wales ' and challenges that will test both his seamanship and humanity to the limit.

#01: Kydd
#02: Artemis
#03: Seaflower
#04: Mutiny
#05: Quarterdeck
#06: Tenacious
#07: Command
#08: Admiral's Daughter, The
#09: Treachery
#10: Invasion
#11: Victory
#12: Conquest
#13: Betrayal
#14: Caribbee
#15: Pasha
#16: Tyger
#17: Inferno
#18: Persephone
#19: Baltic Prize, The
#20: Iberian Flame, The
#21: A Sea of Gold
#22: To the Eastern Seas
#23: Balkan Glory
#24: Thunderer
#25: Yankee Mission

'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.' -- Daily Express on KYDD 'In Stockwin's hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.' -- Guardian on KYDD 'The appeal of the story is in the telling, which is atmospheric, authentic ... The author had a long career in the Royal Navy, which adds to his prose that extra dash of salty realism.' -- Publishing News on MUTINY 'I was soon turning the pages almost indecently fast ... Roll on, the promised adventures of Kydd and Renzi.' -- Independent on KYDD
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 the Navy (rated Petty Officer), Julian practised as an educational psychologist. He lived for some time in Hong Kong, where he was commissioned into the Royal Naval Reserve. He was awarded the MBE and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He now lives in Devon with his wife Kathy. More information can be found on his website at www.JulianStockwin.com.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780340898574
Published: 19 Apr 2007
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback
Height: 197mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 368
Dewey: 823.914

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