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The Vice Admiral Of The Blue: A Biographical Romance

The Vice Admiral Of The Blue: A Biographical Romance

Molineux, Roland B.
Kinney, Troy and Margaret

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ISBN10: 1432677209
ISBN13: 9781432677206
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Vice Admiral of the Blue: A Biographical Romance is a book written by Roland B. Molineux that tells the story of the life of Vice Admiral Samuel Hood, a British naval officer who served during the late 18th century. The book is a combination of biography and romance, as it not only covers Hood's military career but also his personal life, including his relationships with women. The book begins with Hood's early life and family background, including his upbringing in a naval family and his education at the Royal Naval Academy. It then follows his career as a naval officer, including his service in the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. The book also covers his achievements as a naval commander, including his role in the Battle of the Saintes, which was a major naval victory for the British.Alongside Hood's military career, the book also explores his personal life, including his relationships with women. This includes his marriage to Lady Susannah Linzee, as well as his affairs with other women, such as the famous actress Sarah Siddons. The book also delves into Hood's friendships with other notable figures of the time, including Horatio Nelson and William Pitt the Younger.Overall, The Vice Admiral of the Blue: A Biographical Romance is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of Samuel Hood, providing a fascinating insight into the world of the British navy during the late 18th century.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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