The Trade Wind
By Cornelia Meigs, illus. by Henry Pitz, copyright 1927, 309 pages.
Genre: Historical Fiction/American Revolution
RL: 7th - adult
"I hate trade," David burst out. "I wish for but one thing, to follow the sea." David Dennison longs for adventure on the high seas, but he is doomed to life as a merchant. All seems hopeless until the day he meets Captain Andrew Bardwell, an old friend of his late father. Captain Bardwell has a story to tell, a story that will provide David with answers about his father and give him a chance at the adventure he has always longed for! Travel with David and Captain Bardwell as they sail the high seas on a mission for the Cause!
Set in 1773 when the American colonies where just beginning to hear the whispers of Revolution. This book looks at the American Revolution from a completely different perspective: from the sea. The author creatively and skillfully weaves a classic tale within the history of the times. Very informative and enjoyable for boys and girls alike!
Genre: Historical Fiction/American Revolution
RL: 7th - adult
"I hate trade," David burst out. "I wish for but one thing, to follow the sea." David Dennison longs for adventure on the high seas, but he is doomed to life as a merchant. All seems hopeless until the day he meets Captain Andrew Bardwell, an old friend of his late father. Captain Bardwell has a story to tell, a story that will provide David with answers about his father and give him a chance at the adventure he has always longed for! Travel with David and Captain Bardwell as they sail the high seas on a mission for the Cause!
Set in 1773 when the American colonies where just beginning to hear the whispers of Revolution. This book looks at the American Revolution from a completely different perspective: from the sea. The author creatively and skillfully weaves a classic tale within the history of the times. Very informative and enjoyable for boys and girls alike!