Lives Of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose And Captain James Trevenen (1850)

By John Penrose

Book Overview

The book ""Lives Of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose And Captain James Trevenen"" is a biography written by John Penrose and originally published in 1850. The book tells the stories of two notable British naval officers who served during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The first subject of the book is Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose, who was born in 1779 and joined the Royal Navy at a young age. He served in various conflicts throughout his career, including the Napoleonic Wars, and rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral. The book provides a detailed account of his life and career, including his experiences in battle and his personal relationships.The second subject of the book is Captain James Trevenen, who was born in 1764 and also served in the Royal Navy. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Trafalgar, where he commanded the HMS Minotaur. The book describes his early life, his experiences in the navy, and his heroic actions during the Battle of Trafalgar.Overall, ""Lives Of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose And Captain James Trevenen"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two important figures in British naval history. The book is written in a detailed and engaging style, and is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in naval history or biographies of notable figures.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: 1164918729
• ISBN13: 9781164918721
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"