Men-of-War: Life in Nelson's Navy
Download or Read eBook Men-of-War: Life in Nelson's Navy PDF written by Patrick O'Brian and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1995-11-17 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Patrick O'Brian |
| Publisher | : W. W. Norton & Company |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 1995-11-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780393038583 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0393038580 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Men-of-War: Life in Nelson's Navy by : Patrick O'Brian
Book excerpt: A companion to O'Brian's sea novels, this concise, historical overview offers a straightforward explanation of what daily life was like in Admiral Horatio Nelson's navy. Line drawings and charts help readers to understand the construction and rigging of the great ships and the types and disposition of the guns. Contemporary illustrations and cartoons depict various aspects of naval life, from the press gang to the scullery.
