From his earliest days as a midshipman in the new American Navy to his eventual ownership of a vast shipping empire, Richard Holmwood displays an uncanny sixth sense for the sea, and heroics. Richard battles Barbary Pirates off North Africa, then earns a fortune as a privateer during the War of 1812, where he is called The Killdeer by his enemies. At war's end, the Navy sends Richard to defend the Great Lakes territory. At that remote outpost, Richard and his young wife and family struggle with unimaginably harsh weather and isolation, longing to return to their home in coastal Virginia. This sweeping story of American history shows personal triumph and frontier spirit that overcomes tragedy and loss.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Koehler Books
ISBN-13
9781938467172
eBay Product ID (ePID)
190167804
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Killdeer
Author
Northcott Mayes
Format
Paperback
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Romance
Number of Pages
367 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
540g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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