A Fine Tops’l Breeze : War of 1812 Trilogy Volume 2

Continuing the adventures of the newest character in American sea fiction, Isaac Biggs of Marble head, Massachusetts, this second volume of the trilogy finds Isaac as Third Mate on the Salem privateer General Washington in February 1813.

At the same time, his friends from the British frigate Orpheus and the Baltimore schooner Glory find berths on the American warship USS Constellation and, eventually, they wind up on the USS Chesapeake in Boston just in time for her disastrous meeting with HMS Shannon. Throughout the spring of 1813, Isaac and the General Washington roam the waters between Massachusetts and Nova Scotia, taking prizes and harassing the British. When the American survivors of the Chesapeake/Shannon battle are confined in Melville Island Prison in Halifax, the General Washington and Isaac play an important role in securing their freedom.

By the publication of a fine topsl breeze, the second of his war of 1812 trilogy, William White has taken his place in the charmed circle of writers of really good fiction about the days of fighting sail: Melville, Forester ,OBrian ,Nelson and Kent. Like them, his attention to the detail of ships and their hulls, spars, rigging and sails is meticulous. And like them, his characters are not only credible, but memorable. He is a thoroughly welcome writer to this genre, which has brought so much pleasure to many.
Author : William White

Paperback : 287 pages

SKU: P29997

By the publication of a fine topsl breeze, the second of his war of 1812 trilogy, William White has taken his place in the charmed circle of writers of really good fiction about the days of fighting sail: Melville, Forester ,OBrian ,Nelson and Kent. Like them, his attention to the detail of ships and their hulls, spars,rigging and sails is meticulous. And like them, his characters are not only credible, but memorable. He is a thoroughly welcome writer to this genre, which has brought so much pleasure to many.