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An
Anthology of Firsthand Accounts from the
Age of Nelson, 1793-1815
People really seem to love this collection
of eyewitness stories. They are graphic,
dramatic, immediate -- and often delivered with
a dollop of seamen's humor. In addition to
providing immediacy to the naval actions
of the Napoleonic wars and to life in the
British and United States navies at the time,
the stories are arranged in chronological
order so that a reader is carried along through
the war almost as if he or she were hearing
about the engagements as they happened. As
events unfold, the fuller picture hits home
in a powerful way, especially as the upstart
American Navy proves that it can thump the
Goliath Navy of Britain.
The
book was published in hardcover and paperback
by Henry Holt in the United States and by
Conway Maritime Press in the United Kingdom,
both in 1997. It was an Amazon non-fiction
bestseller.
“Readers of Patrick O'Brian and C.S. Forester
will enjoy this collection of contemporary
accounts about life in the Royal Navy from
1793 to 1815, many of which form the basis
of the fiction series of both writers. With
just enough narrative to link the passages,
the book moves smoothly from chapter to chapter.
Recommended for all collections.”– Library Journal
“This volume tops the lists of the Sea History
editorial staff… From the French Revolution
through the War of 1812, we learn how it
was from men at all levels of the naval service
and the merchant marines, in peace and in
war, at sea and ashore, in scenes of triumph
and devastation. This book should not be
missed!” – Sea History
“This superb volume tells of great deeds
and minor scuffles from actions and adventures
around the world. It is a definite 'must'
for all naval enthusiasts of the period and
it is one of the best books that has been
produced on this fascinating subject. Full
of true high adventure, important information,
fascinating anecdotes, and high deeds, it
is a volume that can either stand on its
own or be used solely as reference material.”– The Napoleon Series
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