Nelson: The Public And Private Life Of Horatio, Viscount Nelson (1891)

By George Lathom Browne

Nelson: The Public and Private Life of Horatio, Viscount Nelson is a biography of the celebrated British naval commander Horatio Nelson, written by George Lathom Browne and first published in 1891. The book covers both Nelson's public and private life, from his childhood in Norfolk to his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The biography explores Nelson's naval career in detail, including his victories at the Battle of the Nile and the Battle of Copenhagen, as well as his personal relationships with other naval commanders and his political allies and enemies. The book also delves into Nelson's personal life, including his marriage to Frances Nisbet and his affair with Emma Hamilton. Browne draws on a range of sources to provide a comprehensive portrait of Nelson, including letters, diaries, and other primary sources. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, making it accessible to both academic and general readers. Overall, Nelson: The Public and Private Life of Horatio, Viscount Nelson is a fascinating and insightful biography of one of Britain's greatest naval heroes, offering a detailed and nuanced account of his life and achievements.As Told By Himself, His Comrades, And His Friends.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: 1120010845
• ISBN13: 9781120010841
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"