The Frigates: An Account of the Lesser Warships of the Wars from 1793 to 1815 - Couverture souple

Henderson, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1853266930 ISBN 13 : 9781853266935

Editeur : Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

Light, swift and daring, frigates were the cruisers of Nelson's navy, commanded by bold, young, courageous officers. This text presents a narrative of the frigates of 1793-1815 and the swashbuckling spirit of their sea adventures.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops and brigs of the Royal Navy, they performed a vital function.rnrnGenerally commanded by ambitious young men, these were the ships that could capture enemy prizes and earn their officers and men enough prize-money to set them up for life. The fictional characters Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey hardly surpassed some of the extraordinary deeds of derring-do and tragedy described in these pages. rnOriginally published in two volumes, this book is a bargain for all who want the factual low-down on the Brylcreem Boys of Nelson's navy.

Biographie de l'auteur

James Henderson was an avid collector and craftsman of arms and antiques about which he wrote many books. This led him to a love of larger-scale weapons and his lasting love of the 'wooden walls' of the Royal Navy which inspired this books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1853266930
• ISBN 13: 9781853266935
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
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• Personne responsable: non disponible