Excerpt from John Rous, a Queen Anne Story in an Australian Setting: Showing in Simple Words the Passage of a Not Uneventful Life Animated Throughout by an Inborn and Unconquerable Love of the Sea and a Most Ardent Patriotism
Now, if our Big Bill was snub-nosed, black-haired and swarthy, Harry was a man of a very opposite appearance and nature - fair and florid, not too tall, with a very decided Roman nose, and a pair of clear and really clever blue eyes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a firsthand account of the life of a remarkable family across generations as they helped to shape British naval history and culture. Chronicling the experiences and personal sacrifices of those steadfastly committed to serving their country at sea, this book takes the reader on an adventure from the bloody naval battles of the 17th century through to the era of steam power and the expansion of the British Empire. Through vivid descriptions and historical context, the author examines the theme of family legacy and the challenges faced by those who dedicate their lives to the sea. This book provides an intimate look at the lives of those who served and the deep personal toll their tireless service exacted while shedding light on the broader sweep of British naval history. 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 9781331401827_0
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