|
|
TITLE |
THE LIFE OF NELSON |
|
AUTHOR |
Robert Southey |
|
DATE |
Published by Bickers &
Sons 1884 |
|
SIZE c. |
Approx. 5.5 x 8 inches. |
|
# PAGES |
351 |
CONTENTS AND DESCRIPTION
The introduction reads :-
'Many lives of Nelson have been written: one is yet wanting, clear and
concise enough to become a manual for the young sailor...'
The book begins, predictably, with the Birth & Boyhood of Horatio, son of
Edmund & Catherine Nelson, born September 29th 1758. Through its many pages,
it traces his rise in prominence to Admiral. All meticulously & carefully recorded with much
interesting detail.
The are 12 Woodburytype illustrations by
Westall & one battle map.
SEE BELOW
FOR A FULL LIST OF THE PLATES.
CLICK on the underlined text to see the scan. |
