The Fireship by C Northcote Parkinson
Having obtained a position on the Glatton, Richard Delancey is soon to see action in the Battle of Camperdown. But the Nore and Spithead mutinies intervene to upset the course of his career.
"Authentic naval adventure. . full of action." -- The Sunday Times of London
"The sharp tang of powder and tar and salty sea along with the boom of the cannon and shouts of men in battle." -- Dallas Morning News
"The sharp tang of powder and tar and salty sea along with the boom of the cannon and shouts of men in battle." -- Dallas Morning News
Cyril Northcote Parkinson pursued a distinguished academic career on both sides of the Atlantic and first became famous for "Parkinson's Law"—work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Parkinson wrote many books on British politics and economics. His first fictional effort, a "biography" of Horatio Hornblower, met with considerable acclaim and led to the Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781590130155 |
| ISBN 10 | 1590130154 |
| Title | The Fireship |
| Author | C Northcote Parkinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Globe Pequot Press |
| Year published | 2002-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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