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The continental risqueThe continental risque

The continental risque1998

James L. Nelson

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A naval adventure during the War of Independence. The hero is Captain Isaac Biddlecomb of the fledgling U.S. Navy. At the helm of a converted merchantman crewed by convicts he outfights a bigger British warship. Filled with historical detail.

Details

First published
1998
OL Work ID
OL14872661W

Subjects

Isaac Biddlecomb (Fictitious character)Ship captainsHistory, NavalFictionNaval HistoryHistoryWar storiesSea storiesAmerican Revolution (1775-1783) fast (OCoLC)fst01351668Fiction, war & militaryFiction, historical, generalUnited states, history, revolution, 1775-1783, fictionBiddlecomb, isaac (fictitious character), fiction

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