Champions of the Fleet: Captains and Men-of-War and Days that Helped to make the Empire

By Edward Fraser

Book Overview

""Champions of the Fleet"" is a historical book written by Edward Fraser, first published in 1908. The book details the lives and achievements of several notable British naval captains and their contributions to the growth and expansion of the British Empire. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different captain and their experiences at sea. The book covers events such as the Battle of Trafalgar, the Crimean War, and the Boxer Rebellion. Fraser's writing style is engaging and informative, and he vividly describes the naval battles and the life of sailors on board the ships. The book is a fascinating read for those interested in naval history and the expansion of the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164189182
• ISBN13: 9781164189183
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"