Nelson: A Dream of GloryThis 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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Page 398
... wrote from the depressing silence of the parsonage.11 Now Nelson was sure there were members of the Admiralty who had it in for him . In July , Hood wrote to explain that his patronage was of no use to anyone ' while so many unemployed ...
... wrote from the depressing silence of the parsonage.11 Now Nelson was sure there were members of the Admiralty who had it in for him . In July , Hood wrote to explain that his patronage was of no use to anyone ' while so many unemployed ...
Page 530
... wrote on Wednesday 3 December 1794. The use of the phrase ' Nelson's and his dolly ' suggests that the captain of the Agamemnon was already established in a property ashore and sharing it with his paramour . A letter Nelson wrote to ...
... wrote on Wednesday 3 December 1794. The use of the phrase ' Nelson's and his dolly ' suggests that the captain of the Agamemnon was already established in a property ashore and sharing it with his paramour . A letter Nelson wrote to ...
Page 777
... wrote to his admiral ] , but by my letter wrote the 24th you will perceive my anxiety for the promotion of my son - in - law , Josiah Nisbet . When I leave your command , I become dead to the world . I go hence , and am no more seen ...
... wrote to his admiral ] , but by my letter wrote the 24th you will perceive my anxiety for the promotion of my son - in - law , Josiah Nisbet . When I leave your command , I become dead to the world . I go hence , and am no more seen ...
Contents
Corsica | 458 |
A Long and Hazardous Service | 494 |
Two Meetings with French Gentry | 520 |
Copyright | |
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Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800-1914: [2 Volumes] Carl C. Hodge No preview available - 2007 |