Nelson: A Dream of GloryJonathan Cape, 2004 - 943페이지 This compelling biography of Britain s greatest naval hero includes the only full reconstruction of Nelson s early voyages. Areas of his career are illuminated for the first time together with revealing discoveries about his personal and professional relationships." |
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... taken by the Americans , the last a schooner from Madeira taken only the previous day by the enemy privateer Lively.24 Operating in Boston Bay , Captain Nelson found little to whet his appetite . True , there were prizes to be had , but ...
... taken by the Americans , the last a schooner from Madeira taken only the previous day by the enemy privateer Lively.24 Operating in Boston Bay , Captain Nelson found little to whet his appetite . True , there were prizes to be had , but ...
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... taken aboard the Albemarle to act as pilots , while Nelson threw a tow rope onto the vessel itself , intending to use her as a tender . Though the prisoners had little choice but to cooperate , they forged a reasonable relationship with ...
... taken aboard the Albemarle to act as pilots , while Nelson threw a tow rope onto the vessel itself , intending to use her as a tender . Though the prisoners had little choice but to cooperate , they forged a reasonable relationship with ...
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... taken at Oneglia and renamed Vixen and Venom , and a number of Corsican privateers supplied by Elliot helped Nelson control the shallows while his larger ships occupied the deeper water in the northern road . Small craft were essential ...
... taken at Oneglia and renamed Vixen and Venom , and a number of Corsican privateers supplied by Elliot helped Nelson control the shallows while his larger ships occupied the deeper water in the northern road . Small craft were essential ...
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Corsica | 458 |
A Long and Hazardous Service | 494 |
Two Meetings with French Gentry | 520 |
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