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.
- ISBN10 0736670343
- ISBN13 9780736670340
- Publish Date 1 January 2001
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 25 January 2012
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Books on Tape
- Format Audiobook
- Language English