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Book Review of The Captain's Wife

The Captain's Wife
The Captain's Wife
Author: Douglas Kelley
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Based on the true story of Mary Patton, The Captain's Wife begins in 1856 on a treacherous vaoyage from New York to San Fransisco through Cape Horn. the first mate is put in chains for plotting mutiny and the captain falls ill, forcing Mary to take command of the ship.