The Powder Monkey

By George J. Galloway

Book Overview

Gone is the "Age of Sail" when men went to sea in search of adventure and glory. But the sea still beckons us with her mystery, her solitude, her rage. In the pages of The Powder Monkey, readers can... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0759604762
• ISBN13: 9780759604766
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: 1st Book Library
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

An impressive first effort!

Anyone with an appreciation for American history or an interest in the age of sail will love this book. The author clearly has a great command of the history of early 19th century Baltimore and the book packs the same kind of pop that I enjoyed in classics like Treasure Island. I particularly enjoyed the religious undertones. In a world where books with dark themes and moral gray-areas are a dime-a-dozen, The Powder Monkey is a welcome change of pace. I highly recommend it.

An unforgettable tale of adventure

Georg Galloway's The Powder Monkey is an engaging and entertaining seafaring historical novel set during the War of 1812. The story is one of a young man who ventures forth to search for his father -- and for the meaning of the code of Aquinas. The Powder Monkey is filled with romance, mystery, and high seas adventure; it is a quest within the heart as well as among the waves. Georg Galloway is an undeniably talented author who has written an unforgettable tale of adventure.