Stockwin, Julian
Conquest
- ISBN 13:
- 9781444711981
- author:
- Stockwin, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hodder Paperbacks
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Adventure Stories & Action,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A gripping naval tale that sets the stage for a thrilling adventure. In 1805, victory at Trafalgar has secured England's freedom to pursue conquests and colonies in the farthest reaches of the world. Captain Kydd leads an expedition to take Dutch-held Cape Town, a strategic imperative to secure the rich trade-route to India.
However, even if the British can defeat the enemy and take possession of the capital, there is still more fighting to be done. Kydd and his men must defend the fragile colony from attacks by the enemy from all sides, while braving the wild beasts and hostile environment of Africa's vast and savage hinterland.
With its vivid portrayal of life on board a 19th-century warship and in the unforgiving landscape of South Africa, Conquest is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy naval fiction and historical fiction alike.
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