KYDD announces a major new voice in naval adventure writing. 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 ...
Read More
KYDD announces a major new voice in naval adventure writing. 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.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. 384 p. Audience: General/trade. UK paperback uncorrected bound proof, 2001 Hodder & Stoughton. The book is in fine condition with no creasing to the spine or covers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in fine dust jacket. 352 p. Audience: General/trade. This is the first in an eleven book series to feature Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford who is press-ganged into the Navy. The year is 1793 and the British government needs as many men as possible to man the ships of war hoping to deter a revolutionary France from invading England.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
F in F- jacket. F/F-. 8vo. original blue boards gilt in dustwrapper (discreet short closed tear to one corner); pp. [vi (last blank)], 376 (last blank). A near fine copy. The first novel in the Thomas Kydd series of Napoleonic naval adventures.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author First edition, first prnt. Signed by Stockwin on the title page. Small smudge on front free endpage from pencilled price erasure; otherwise, an unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. First volume in Stockwin's Thomas Paine Kydd naval series and his first novel.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author First edition, first prnt. Signed by Stockwin on the title page. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. First volume in Stockwin's Thomas Paine Kydd naval series and his first novel.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author First edition, first prnt. Signed by Stockwin on the title page. Publisher's promotional postacrd that reproduces the dustjacket art laid-in. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. First volumel in Stockwin's Thomas Paine Kydd series and Stockwin's first novel.
Much like the O'Brien books, but starting from the bottom of the table of organization. Not quite as good a O'Brien, but still very enjoyable. Makes for a great escape.