Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine edition housed in a Very Good+ dust-jacket with some wear to the outer trim and creases.

This biography of Admiral Horatio Nelson tells the story of one of the most celebrated and accomplished British naval captains of the 18th century. From his early years as a young officer in the Royal Navy, to his spectacular victories in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, Nelson's legend has grown ever larger. This biography offers a revealing and intimate account of his life and death, revealing the strategies and tactics that made him one of Britain's greatest military leaders.; 8vo; 393 pages; FSA.