Guns Forged by Scott Kelemen

In the 1840s, tempted by the call of the sea and driven by his need to lend support to his family, a young shipwright by the name of William Hall accepts a position on a merchant marine vessel plying its trade in the North Atlantic. He sets forth to earn his way and explore the world, and William's love of the sea-going life only deepens. But amidst the adventure, he soon discovers that there are perils that will threaten his life and those he has come to call friends. To take charge of his destiny, William will plunge into the world of naval warfare, where he will face the sternest challenges of his young life. *** This is a historical fiction account based on the life and adventures of William Hall, who was a recipient of the Victoria Cross and a noteworthy Canadian in the late Victorian Age leading up to the time of Confederation and beyond. ***

Adult • War and Military Fiction/Historical • Historical Fiction/Biographical • Historical Fiction/Military