{"product_id":"9780340837818","title":"Kydd","description":"Author: Julian Stockwin\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780340837818\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2004\u003cbr\u003ePages: 448\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857130406046,"sku":"ADS-9780340837818","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780340837818.jpg?v=1781481530","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780340837818","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}