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The Naval chronicle, For 1812: containing a general and biographical history of the royal navy of the United kingdom with a variety of original papers

The Naval chronicle, For 1812: containing a general and biographical history of the royal navy of the United kingdom with a variety of original papers

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Travel WritingGeneral World HistoryWorld War II

ISBN10: 9353608694
ISBN13: 9789353608699
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 15 2019
Pages: 554
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.23 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Gun smoke, salt spray, Admiralty dispatches: The Naval Chronicle 1812, Volume XXVII, captures the Royal Navy at the height of the age of sail warfare and global conflict. The sea is centre stage. Drawn from contemporary reports, official documents and first-hand accounts, Volume XXVII offers a rich naval history collection: vivid narratives of British naval campaigns, detailed royal navy biographies, technical and tactical reflections, and thoughtful commentary on seamanship, discipline, exploration and empire. Created under the guidance of experienced officers and men of letters, this classic royal navy reference book illuminates the world of the British navy in 1812, amid the Napoleonic wars at sea and a rapidly changing maritime order. It speaks directly to maritime history students and seafaring history researchers, yet remains compelling for general readers drawn to stirring accounts of courage, hardship and command at sea. Fans of Patrick O Brian and Horatio Hornblower will recognise here the authentic voices, concerns and settings that inspired later naval fiction. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For casual enthusiasts, it is an immersive window into real-life actions and decisions behind the legends of the quarterdeck. For classic-literature collectors, it is more than period reportage: it is a foundational document in the written tradition of British seafaring and a cultural treasure from the golden age of sail.

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