Nelsonian Reminiscences (Sailors' Tales) (Sailors' Tales S.) - Softcover

Parsons, George Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1861760841 ISBN 13: 9781861760845

Publisher: Chatham Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

The memoirs of William Spavens are not only significant for nautical and military history, but are nearly unique in world literature. Narratives by ordinary people, sailors or otherwise, are very rare for this period. Spavens served under Admirals Anson and Hawke, and provides accounts of the major naval battles of the mid-18th century, the life of an ordinary person serving at sea, and the many places around the world which he visited in the course of his career.

About this title

Synopsis:

This title was originally published as a series of obscure articles in 1843, entitled "Leaves from Memory's Log" and then collected together by WH Long in 1905. The historical interest centres on Parson's association with Nelson, and the hero's years at the corrupt court of Naples.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chatham Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1861760841
• ISBN 13: 9781861760845
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224