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Heart of Oak

by Tristan Jones · 1984

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Following the account of his childhood and his early years aboard in A Steady Trade, Tristan Jones now looks back to his years below decks in the Royal Navy during World War II.

Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thismemoirmemoirMore like thisLess of this
Themes
warwarMore like thisLess of this
Setting
World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of thisWalesWalesMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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