By the mast divided
Donachie, David, 1944-2005
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London, 1793. Young firebrand John Pearce, on the run from the authorities, is illegally press-ganged from the Pelican tavern into brutal life aboard HMS Brilliant, a frigate on its way to war. In the first few days, Pearce discovers the Navy is a world in which he can prosper. But he is not alone.
Main title:
By the mast divided / David Donachie.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Allison & Busby, 2005.
Collation:
352 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2004.
ISBN:
9780749082604 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914F
LC class:
PR6054
Local class:
FIC
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
51346