Author : Victor T. Sharman
Release : 1990-12-31
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 718/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Nelson's Hero by : Victor T. Sharman
Download or read book Nelson's Hero written by Victor T. Sharman. This book was released on 1990-12-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horatio Nelson's first captain was William Locker who recognised the exceptional talents of the young midshipman who was to become the most famous sailor in history. Thirty-seven years later Admiral Lord Nelson wrote to Locker 'I have been your scholar; it was you who taught me to board a Frenchman by your conduct It is you who always taught me to lay a Frenchman close and you will beat him. My only merit in my profession is being a good scholar'. Captain William Locker's career as a Sea Captain fighting the King's enemies on the high seas makes gripping reading and high drama.