The Authentic Nelson - Hardcover

Prentice, Rina

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0948065621 ISBN 13: 9780948065620

Publisher: National Maritime Museum, 2005

Synopsis

Engendering a history unto themselves, the stories of Nelson's possessions, both before and after his tragic death, are meticulously outlined in this compelling study. The incident of the stolen chelengk--the shattered display case and the claims of notorious cat-burglar George "Taters" Chatham that he had stolen it--is just one of the many bizarre and intriguing mysteries surrounding Nelson's possessions.

About this title

About the Author

Rina Prentice was the curator of antiquities at the National Maritime Museum.

From the Inside Flap

Nelson became an iconic figure in his own lifetime and fascination with him has continued to this day. This unique book tells the story of Nelson through his personal effects, shedding light on the man himself, how he viewed his achievements and how he presented himself to others. In the two centuries since Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson died at the Battle of Trafalgar, on 21 October 1805, these items have become widely scattered, being passed down through his descendants and friends, sold in auction houses and sadly, in some cases, stolen. 'The Authentic Nelson' delves deep into the history of many items, from the combined knife and fork that Nelson used after the loss of his right arm to the uniform coat, breeches and stockings he was wearing when he received his fatal wound- following them on their fascinating journey through personal ownership, public exhibition and final preservation.

Many of the items are from the unrivalled collection at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich and other Nelson museums; others are rarely-seen objects from private collections. 'The Authentic Nelson' not only shows these pieces as they exist today, but it also contains rare historic images of some of the most important of Nelson's possessions, which have now been lost or stolen. All of these items are brought together here to create a compelling and comprehensive illustrated guide to Nelson's personal effects.

Edition details

• Publisher: National Maritime Museum
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0948065621
• ISBN 13: 9780948065620
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192