Victory /
by Stockwin, Julian.
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BookPublisher: Long Preston : Magna Large Print, 2012, c2010Description: 394 p. (large print) ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780750535151 :.Classification number: Subject(s): Kydd, Thomas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction | Seafaring life -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction | Trafalgar, Battle of, 1805 -- Fiction | Sea stories | Large type books | Historical fiction | Historical fiction | Adventure fictionSummary: Commander Thomas Kydd and his ship joined Admiral Nelson's command just before the greatest sea encounter of all time: the Battle of Trafalgar. This heart-lurching adventure blends fact and fiction by closely following historical records, taking us into the heart of the world-defining events of 1805. Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England. Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar. Kydd's most important adventure so far takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Print - Adult | Southport Library | Large Print Adult Fiction | Available | 002688040X |
Standard print ed. originally published: London : Hodder & Stoughton, 2010.
Formerly CIP. Uk
Commander Thomas Kydd and his ship joined Admiral Nelson's command just before the greatest sea encounter of all time: the Battle of Trafalgar. This heart-lurching adventure blends fact and fiction by closely following historical records, taking us into the heart of the world-defining events of 1805. Commander Thomas Kydd is eager to play his part in thwarting Bonaparte's plans for the invasion of England. Joining Admiral Nelson's command, Kydd and his ship soon find themselves at the heart of the action that leads up to the greatest sea battle in history: Trafalgar. Kydd's most important adventure so far takes him from false sightings of the enemy and dramatic chases across the Atlantic, to the bloody annihilation of the enemy during the actual battle, and the heroic aftermath.
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