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Tom Pocock vividly evokes the realities of life onboard a nineteenth-century battleship and discusses Nelson’s trubulent life and career. This edition also includes a map – biographical notes on the key figures and a bibliography.
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Tom Pocock vividly evokes the realities of life onboard a nineteenth-century battleship and discusses Nelson’s trubulent life and career. This edition also includes a map – biographical notes on the key figures and a bibliography.
Author=Edited by Tom Pocock
Pages=238
Published=2005
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 240 g |
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A fascinating read for anyone interested in the war, the sea, or men under conditions of trial and stress. With much detail of life aboard HM Ships at this time, the conditions the officers of these days lived and fought under, very different from the present day.
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