By Force of Arms (1996)

by James L. Nelson

Series: Revolution at Sea (book 1)

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Revolution at Sea (book 1)

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By Force of Arms

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1996

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Captain Isaac Biddlecomb

Ezra Rumstick

Captain James Wallace

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New England, USA

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American Revolution (1775 ∙ 1783)

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0671519247, Paperback)

Fleeing the New England coast after foiling a British man-of-war's attempt to seize his cargo, merchant sea captain Isaac Biddlecomb finds himself in the middle of a brewing rebellion and at the mercy of a sadistic captain.

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America's war of independence from the seaman's side. The protagonist is Isaac Biddlecomb, captain of a merchant vessel which engages a British man-of-war, foiling a bid to seize its illicit cargo. The incident plunges Biddlecomb into the brewing revolution and a life of adventure. First book in a series.… (more)