Press Gang, the (1973) [Novel]
by Adam Hardy
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Series: Fox
Part: 1
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Summary
(From the publisher):
George Abercrombie Fox.
Born London, 29th September, 1765.
Second child in a family of ten.
Named after his uncle, who was hanged at Tyburn.
Joined navy as 'powder-monkey' in 1775.
Finally gazetted as lieutenant in 1793.
Possessed of enormous talent and courage.
Virtually devoid of noble patronage.
Still a lieutenant in 1800.
There was little peace in England, and none for Fox.
The War at sea - and a man who fought it.
Original title: The Press Gang
Original languages:
English
Quotes:
Genre: Fiction→ Adventure→ Military and Naval Adventure
Fiction→ Historical→ European→ 18th Century
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