Captain Kilburnie
by Mack, William P
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- VG/VG
- ISBN 10
- 1557505861
- ISBN 13
- 9781557505866
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Synopsis
Rising Through the Ranks of Nelson’s Navy As a young seaman, Fergus Kilburnie’s bold courage and natural affinity with the ocean established him as the first Scotsman to serve as an officer in the British Navy. Along with his captain’s stripes, he’s earned the command of The Imperious , a three-masted frigate armed with thirty-eight cannon, and the pride of the fleet. Against the mighty navies of France and Spain, Kilburnie is a force to be reckoned with as they vie for control of the seas. But obtaining command isn’t the end of his trials. In addition to Britain’s enemies, Kilburnie must also contend with the jealousies of his own crew and officers—as well as the treacherous intrigue of the British Admiralty…
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- The Book Junction (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38958
- Title
- Captain Kilburnie
- Author
- Mack, William P
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG
- Jacket Condition
- VG
- ISBN 10
- 1557505861
- ISBN 13
- 9781557505866
- Publisher
- Naval Institute Press
- Place of Publication
- Annapolis, Maryland, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1999
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