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Men-of-War. Life in Nelson's Navy

by O'Brian, Patrick



  • Bookseller: Books by Jan US (US)
  • Seller Inventory #: 002741
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Edition: First american Edition
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton
  • Place: New York

Description

New York: W. W. Norton Dust jacket and book very good condition. CR 1974, this edition 1995, 95 pages with index, black and white and color photos from National Maritime Museum in London, Sunday Times, Science Museum in London, William Collins Sons & Co., Ltd., and National Gallery in London. A straightforward exploration of what daily life in Nelson's Navy was like for everyone - Captain to rawest recruit. Food, songs they sang, division of prize money to officers and crew, and weapons are detailed. Line drawings and charts help to see the construction and rigging of the great ships, types of weapons and how they were used in battle. . First american Edition. Hard Cover.


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