James Nelson has served as a seaman, rigger, boatswain and officer on a number of sailing vessels. He is the author of the five books comprising his The Revolution at Sea saga and The Brethren of the Coast trilogy. He lives with his wife and children in Maine. His web site can be found at www.jameslnelson.com.
'Colourful and utterly convincing' Publishers Weekly 'A master storyteller' Sailing 'A master both of his period and of the English language' -- Patrick O'brian