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This evocative sea tale introduces a new character in American sea fiction: Isaac Biggs of Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Sailing from Boston as captain of the foretop on the bark Anne, his ship is outward bound for St. Barts in the West Indies in the fall of 1810.
When the Anne is stopped by a British Royal Navy frigate, Isaac and several shipmates are forcibly pressed into service on the Orpheus, which is actively engaged in England's long-running war with France.
Written from the aspect of the fo'c'sle rather than an officer's view and through the eyes of an American, A Press of Canvas provides new persepctives and an exciting story from an often neglected period in American history.
About the Author
William H. White, a life-long sailor and amateur historian, has been a commercial banker, professional photographer and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy during the 1960s. He is involved in both sail racing and cruising, primarily on the East Coast in one-designs and offshore boats. He resides in New Jersey with his wife of thirty-four years. They have three grown sons. The War of 1812 Trilogy was born out of his love for history and the sea. More information on the author and his books can be found on his website.
About the Artist
Paul Garnett began drawing before he could write his name. He was a shipwright on the vessel Bounty built for MGM's 1962 remake of "Mutiny on the Bounty" and his paintings have been published twice by the foundation which now owns the ship. His art has also been showcased on A&E's television program "Sea Tales" and the History Channel's "Histories Mysteries: What Really Happened on the 'Mutiny on the Bounty'," and by Nautical World magazine.
More information about the artist and his work can be found at his website.
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A Press of Canvas A Fine Tops'l Breeze The Evening Gun |
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