Anthology of stories from the British navy during the Napoleonic wars. Chronicles the daily life of a man in the navy during this time, shows the brutal realities of the job, depicts the warfare.
Author Patrick Dearen brings the reckless and risky adventures of real cowboys to life with colorful stories from interviews with 76 men who... Læs mere
1793. Privateer Harry Ludlow finds himself aboard the navy's 74-gun Magnanime, with his younger brother James. In command is Oliver Carter, a captain with whom Harry has an... Læs mere
In the West INdies, where war, piracy, smuggling, and slave running are the order of the day, the hero of this tale advances from midshipman to lieutenant to a command of his own: the audacious little Wasp.
When the Russians establish a naval presence in the Bight of Benin off West Africa, the Admiralty is worried. Will the Russians threaten British interest? Lieutenant St. Vincent Halfhyde is sent to investigate. Outpsoken and independent, Halfhyde is soon captured by the Russians.
Halfyde is a fine hero, insubordinate and ingenious.—New York Times