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Powder Monkey: The Adventures of Sam Witchall

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Powder Monkey: The Adventures of Sam Witchall - Dowswell, Paul
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Sam is desperate to leave his sleepy Norfolk village and see the world. He seizes the chance to join a merchant ship, but soon discovers that a life at sea is harsh and often short, especially when his ship is attacked by a French privateer. About to be boarded, they fear all is lost, but the privateers are driven off by the appearance of a Royal Navy ship. Sam's relief is short-lived. Soon after, another Navy ship sends over a press gang, and he is forced to join the frigate Miranda. War with France and Spain is raging and ...

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Powder Monkey: The Adventures of Sam Witchall 2008, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London

ISBN-13: 9780747595953

UK edition

Paperback