Excerpt from Authentic Narrative of the Death of Lord Nelson: Comprising Several Interesting Circumstances Preceding, Attending and Subsequent To, That Event; Together With the Professional Record of His Lordship's Fatal Wound
In consequence of the various quotations from, and allusions to the -contents (f the fol lowing pages, which have appeared in some recent publications on the Naval. History of this country, the Zuthor feels called upon to publish a new Edition thereof, and has availed himself of the opportunity to subjoin Notes in reference to some animadversions set forth in one cyc the works above adverted to, on a par ticular passage of this Narrative, which was originally published soon after the memo rable Battle of Trafalgar. It contains an account of the most interesting incidents which occurred on board the Victory, bearing the flag of the Commander in Chief, from the time of. Her sailing from England, in the month of September, till the day (f battle inclusively with a detail (f the particulars.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a first-hand account of the life and death of Lord Nelson, one of England's most celebrated naval heroes, during the Napoleonic Wars. The author, a medical officer who served aboard Nelson's flagship the *Victory*, offers an intimate glimpse into the final days of the admiralââ â¢s life, leading up to the Battle of Trafalgar. The book offers detailed accounts of Nelsonââ â¢s preparations for battle, his strategic brilliance, and his final moments on board the *Victory* as the ship engaged the enemy fleet. The author describes the extraordinary courage and discipline of Nelson's crew, their cheers for their fallen leader, and the aftermath of the battle, including the sinking of the French ship the *Redoutable*, where Nelson received his fatal wound. The book also delves into Nelson's personal life and beliefs, revealing his unwavering faith, his devotion to his country, and his deep love for Lady Hamilton, his mistress and his adopted daughter Horatia. This book offers a powerful and moving portrait of one of Englandââ â¢s most admired naval commanders and a compelling reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of national glory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282797980_0
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