Powder monkey : the adventures of Sam Witchall
Dowswell, Paul2006
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This is a meticulously researched epic naval adventure set in the 1800s following the life of 13 year-old Sam Witchall, press-ganged into a brutal and dangerous life as powder monkey on one of His Majesty's Royal Naval ships.
Main title:
Powder monkey : the adventures of Sam Witchall / Paul Dowswell.
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Imprint:
London : Bloomsbury, 2006.
Collation:
275 p. : map ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2005.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
0747577218
Dewey class:
823.9'2
Language:
English
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BRN:
210667
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