Nelson's Hero

Nelson's Hero
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 321
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ISBN-10 : 9781473816718
ISBN-13 : 1473816718
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Book Synopsis Nelson's Hero by : Victor T. Sharman

Download or read book Nelson's Hero written by Victor T. Sharman and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 1990-12-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horatio Nelson's first captain was William Locker who recognised the exceptional talents of the young midshipman who was to become the most famous sailor in history. Thirty-seven years later Admiral Lord Nelson wrote to Locker 'I have been your scholar; it was you who taught me to board a Frenchman by your conduct It is you who always taught me to lay a Frenchman close and you will beat him. My only merit in my profession is being a good scholar'. Captain William Locker's career as a Sea Captain fighting the King's enemies on the high seas makes gripping reading and high drama.


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