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Hornblower leads his first ship of the line into enemy waters in this installment of C. S. Forester's beloved adventure series, called 'exciting, realistic, packed with grand naval action' by the New Yorker.May 1810, seventeen years deep into the Napoleonic Wars. Captain Horatio Hornblower is newly in command of his first ship of the line, the seventyfourgun HMS Sutherland, which he deems 'the ugliest and least desirable twodecker in the Navy List.' Moreover, she is 250 men short of a full crew, so Hornblower must enlist and train 'poachers, bigamists, sheepstealers,' and other landlubbers.By the time the Sutherland reaches the blockaded Catalonian coast of Spain, the crew is capable of staging five astonishing solo raids against the French. But the grisly prospect of defeat and capture looms for both captain and crew as the Sutherland singlehandedly takes on four French ships.'A fine sea tale, to be ranked with the best of its kind.' New York Times
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- Q: What is the main storyline of 'Ship of the Line'? A: 'Ship of the Line' follows Captain Horatio Hornblower as he commands his first ship, the HMS Sutherland, during the Napoleonic Wars, facing challenges such as a shortage of crew and enemy ships.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ship of the Line'? A: The author of 'Ship of the Line' is C.S. Forester, known for his historical naval adventure novels.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Ship of the Line' was published on September 30, 1985.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Ship of the Line' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ship of the Line'? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: Is 'Ship of the Line' suitable for readers who enjoy historical fiction? A: Yes, 'Ship of the Line' falls under the historical fiction category, making it suitable for fans of naval history and adventure.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Ship of the Line' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Does 'Ship of the Line' feature any illustrations or maps? A: The book does not specify any illustrations or maps included in its content.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Ship of the Line'? A: 'Ship of the Line' explores themes of leadership, bravery, and the challenges of naval warfare during the Napoleonic era.
- Q: Can you tell me more about Captain Horatio Hornblower? A: Captain Horatio Hornblower is a fictional character created by C.S. Forester, known for his intelligence, resourcefulness, and complex personality as he navigates the trials of naval command.