The True Adventures of John Nicol
Age 8+
Armed Forces People & Places, Battles, History & The Past: General Interest Warfare
A non-fiction account of John Nicol's adventures, illustrated by Julian Breure.
In 1769, at the age of 14, John Nicol sailed on his first of many adventures. Treacherous stormy seas, strange lands, shipwrecks and grisly war, The True Adventures of John Nicol tells his unforgettable story in his own words.
Creators
Julian Bruere is a watercolourist and illustrator. He has illustrated over 75 children's books. He worked on the animated TV series of The Silver Brumby painting alpine backgrounds. Maritime painting and maritime history is his ongoing passion. In 2005 work on The True Adventures of John Nicol reached a conclusion after many years on the shelf in various forms. This book combines his areas of interest and expertise and promises to open up further books and exhibitions of a marine nature.
