The Maddest Idea

by James L. Nelson

Overview

From Simon & Schuster, The Maddest Idea is James L. Nelson's Book Two is a powerful saga of the American Revolution and a stirring dramatic maritime adventure.

When gunpowder reserves dwindle to dangerously low levels in 1775, General George Washington sends Captain Isaac Biddlecomb on a treacherous mission to capture British gunpowder in Bermuda.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780671519254
Publisher:	Atria Books
Publication date:	02/01/1997
Series:	Revolution at Sea Trilogy Series , #2
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

James L. Nelson is a native of Maine and a former professional square-rig sailor. He is the author of over fifteen books, including By Force of Arms, The Maddest Idea, The Continental Risque, and All the Brave Fellows. He lives in Maine with his wife and children, where he continues to write and maintain his involvement with traditional sail. Find out more at JamesLNelson.com.

What People are Saying About This

Nathan Miller

Splice the main brace and drink a toast to James L. Nelson…sailing in the wake of C.S. Forester, Nelson has done an excellent job of combining historical authenticity with firm characterization and lively action.
— (Nathan Miller, author of Sea of Glory: A Naval History of the American Revolution)

Patrick O'Brian

"Nelson writes with the eagerness of a young man sailing his first command."

Patrick O'Brian

Nelson writes with the eagerness of a young man sailing his first command.
— (Patrick O'Brian, author of the Aubrey/Maturin series)

Editorial Reviews

"Set sail with Jim Nelson into a world where he will lead you with the same command presence that he led his shipmates as Third Officer aboard the very real 20th-Century sail training ship H.M.S. Rose. Plant your feet firmly on Nelson's decks and you will smile as Patrick O'Brian has at Jim Nelson's grace, wit, and humour." Captain Richard Bailey, Sail Training Ship H.M.S. Rose.

Richard Bailey

"A lively and highly readable account. Exloring the lives of seaman, merchang captains, and Royal Naval Officers, By Force of Arms offers a realistic and minutely detailed account of shipboard life during this period." -- John G. Kolp, Assistant Professor, Department of History, U.S. Naval Academy

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