La scrittura di Richard Woodman è profondamente informata da una vita trascorsa in mare, servendo in varie vesti da apprendista a capitano. Porta un'esperienza autentica e vissuta nelle sue narrazioni, esplorando le realtà e le avventure della vita marittima con un occhio attento ai dettagli. La sua prosa cattura lo spirito unico e le sfide di coloro che navigano negli oceani del mondo, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo vivido e avvincente su questa esistenza specializzata.
The Lighthouses of Trinity House - by Richard Woodman and Jane Wilson - is a wonderful celebration of the traditional lighthouses of England and Wales which are all administered by Trinity House. Fascinating personal reminiscences of some of Britain's last lighthouse keepers are included, together with individual portraits of all the Trinity House Lighthouses and light vessels in service today.
Set against the backdrop of naval warfare in the Baltic, a young captain faces the dual challenges of commanding the aging ship Virago and rescuing his brother from execution. As Drinkwater grapples with the ship's potential and his ambitions to restore it as a fighting vessel, he must navigate treacherous seas and fierce battles while balancing his personal stakes. The narrative intertwines themes of duty, family loyalty, and the harsh realities of maritime conflict.
Fact and fiction are combined to produce a fascinating recreation of a bygone world at war.*The second omnibus of a successful adventure series featuring Nathaniel Drinkwater. schovat popis
Set against the backdrop of the 1792 French Revolution, Nathaniel Drinkwater returns to the Royal Navy aboard the cutter Kestrel, under the enigmatic command of Madoc Griffiths. As tensions rise, Drinkwater engages in perilous missions along the French coast, including the rescue of émigrés and covert operations involving agents. The narrative explores themes of duty, bravery, and the complexities of loyalty during a time of upheaval.
It is the summer of 1964 during the Far Eastern war euphemistically called ‘Confrontation.’ A British Royal Marine patrol has orders to penetrate Indonesian Borneo to locate a river thought by Allied intelligence to be in use by the Indonesians to build up supplies before launching a major attack on Sarawak. Charged with this mission, Lieutenant Charles Kirton makes a most extraordinary discovery amid the dense mangrove swamps bordering a river in Borneo. What he finds not only enables Kirton to fulfil his mission, but also turns out to be intensely personal and macabre as the truth behind the strange event is revealed. From this highly charged opening sequence, the story flashes back a century to 1867, when young Henry Kirton, second officer of the auxiliary steamship River Tay, is dumped ashore in Singapore, badly injured by a fall from the rigging of his ship. Woodman’s compelling tale has echoes of Joseph Conrad.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Arctic Ocean, the narrative immerses readers in the intense drama of a nineteenth-century whale hunt. It explores the challenges faced by the crew, the harsh realities of their environment, and the pursuit of survival in a world dominated by nature's frozen beauty. The story captures the tension and excitement of the hunt, highlighting both the perilous adventure and the stark realities of life at sea during this era.
Set during the summer of 1804, the narrative immerses readers in the historical backdrop of Napoleon's impending invasion of England and the looming Battle of Trafalgar. As the powerful Combined Fleet prepares to confront Admiral Nelson's forces, the story unfolds with themes of bravery, naval warfare, and the high stakes of this pivotal moment in history. The author, Richard Woodman, skillfully blends historical events with thrilling adventures, echoing the style of C.S. Forester.
1780: Westward to the Carolinas...For a young midshipman on the Cyclops, 1780 would be a journey into the heart of darkness -- into a war being fought by new rules and a wild new world where a new kind of man, a fighter like Nathaniel Drinkwater himself, could prove his mettle, and leave his past behind.
The story follows Nathaniel Drinkwater, newly promoted to lieutenant of the brig Hellebore, as he embarks on a critical mission in the Red Sea. Tasked by Admiral Nelson to deliver an urgent warning to the British squadron, Drinkwater soon discovers that his old adversary, Edouard Santhonax, is plotting a French invasion of India. The narrative explores themes of duty, rivalry, and the high-stakes environment of naval warfare during a pivotal moment in history.
In this installment of the Drinkwater series, Capt. Nathaniel Drinkwater faces intense challenges, including formidable adversaries and the threat of mutiny. Amidst the turmoil, he encounters a captivating and enigmatic ally who adds complexity to his journey. The narrative promises a blend of action, intrigue, and romance as Drinkwater navigates treacherous waters both literally and figuratively.