The Life of Nelson
Robert Southey | 1924 | Riverside Bookshelf Edition
A detailed account of Horatio Nelson’s naval career and personal life. The book explores Nelson’s rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy, his strategic brilliance in various naval battles, and his complex relationships, including his love affair with Emma Hamilton. The biography captures Nelson’s impact on British naval history and his pivotal role in securing British dominance at sea during the Napoleonic Wars.
Hardcover with illustrated plate on the front
Color illustration inside (A. D. McCormick artwork)
Intro by Henry Newbolt
Inscription dated April 1925
The Life of Nelson
Robert Southey | 1924 | Riverside Bookshelf Edition
A detailed account of Horatio Nelson’s naval career and personal life. The book explores Nelson’s rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy, his strategic brilliance in various naval battles, and his complex relationships, including his love affair with Emma Hamilton. The biography captures Nelson’s impact on British naval history and his pivotal role in securing British dominance at sea during the Napoleonic Wars.
Hardcover with illustrated plate on the front
Color illustration inside (A. D. McCormick artwork)
Intro by Henry Newbolt
Inscription dated April 1925
