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Name: Close Quarters
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: William Golding

Close Quarters continues the narrative introduced in Rites of Passage. The book follows a former fighting ship that, in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, is repurposed to transport passengers and cargo from England to Australia. Through its voyages, the novel explores the maritime experience of immigrants and the challenges of ocean travel during the late 18th century.

First publish date: August 7, 2000

Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: William Golding

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