"Gentleman Captain"
by J.D.Davies
"Gentleman Captain" is the first novel in the Quinton Journals series. This series chronicles the making of the British Navy in the 17th century. It is the Navy of the restoration. King Charles II is replacing the captains who came up the ranks with captains from the gentry. These gentlemen know nothing of the sea but are loyal to the King.It is the Navy that Samuel Pepys is reforming with centralization and best practices. It is not the trim fighting force of Horatio Hornblower. Matthew Quinton lost his first ship in a storm. Through the influence of his older brother, Matthew is lucky to get another ship. His ship and a much larger vessel are sent to the coast of Scotland to forestall a possible revolt against the King. In his second command, Matthew learns much about the sea and the men who toil in the King's Navy. He proves that the Gentleman Captain can command a ship and outmaneuver the enemy.
Perfect book to read on your boat this summer!
J.D.Davies is an authority on the 17th century British Navy.
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