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By Force of Arms

Revolution at Sea, Book 1

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By Force of Arms

By: James Nelson
Narrated by: John Lee
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1775. The American War of Independence is starting in earnest and Captain – and smuggler – Isaac Biddlecomb, pursued by HMS Rose, sacrifices his ship, rather than surrender to the British.

Forced to go on the run and disguise himself as a lowly ship's mate on a brig bound for Jamaica, he finds himself captured by the enemy.

Can he use his wits to survive a life of servitude under the deranged captain and sadistic crew of the HMS Icarus…?

©1996 James L. Nelson (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing
Fiction Historical Fiction Sea Adventures War & Military Adventure Runaway

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"Authenticity runs throughout the book, carrying total conviction." (Patrick O'Brian)

"A fine adventure series...first-rate action writing." (Publishers Weekly)

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great book well written and narratived

great book well read. worth a listen. tails of naval war and what was done at sea.

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