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By Conduct And Courage: A Story Of The Days Of Nelson (1905)

By Conduct And Courage: A Story Of The Days Of Nelson (1905)

Rainey, William
Henty, George Alfred

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1164394797
ISBN13: 9781164394792
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
By Conduct And Courage: A Story Of The Days Of Nelson is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1905. The story is set in the late 18th and early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young British sailor named Ned Hearne. Ned is a brave and resourceful young man who rises through the ranks of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, serving under the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson.The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Ned's early life and his journey to becoming a sailor. The second part focuses on his experiences during the Battle of the Nile and the Battle of Trafalgar, two of the most famous naval battles in British history. Along the way, Ned encounters a variety of colorful characters, including French spies, British officers, and even a Turkish pirate.Throughout the novel, Henty paints a vivid picture of life at sea during this tumultuous period in history, with detailed descriptions of naval tactics, shipboard life, and the dangers faced by sailors on a daily basis. He also weaves in historical events and figures, such as the signing of the Treaty of Amiens and the death of Admiral Nelson.Overall, By Conduct And Courage is a thrilling adventure story that offers readers a glimpse into the world of the Royal Navy during one of its most exciting and challenging periods. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and naval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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