The Greenwich Pensioners V3 (1838)

By Lieutenant Hatchway

Book Overview

""The Greenwich Pensioners V3"" is a historical book written by Lieutenant Hatchway, originally published in 1838. The book focuses on the lives and experiences of retired sailors who were receiving pensions from the Royal Navy and living in the Greenwich Hospital in London. The author provides detailed accounts of the daily routines, living conditions, and medical care of the pensioners, as well as their personal stories and backgrounds. The book also includes information on the history and development of the Greenwich Hospital, which was established in the 17th century as a home for disabled and elderly sailors.Through the stories of the pensioners, Hatchway explores the challenges and hardships faced by sailors during their service in the Royal Navy, including battles, injuries, and illnesses. The book also sheds light on the social and cultural aspects of life in the Greenwich Hospital, including the pensioners' relationships with each other and with the wider community.Overall, ""The Greenwich Pensioners V3"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of retired sailors in the 19th century and provides valuable insights into the history of the Royal Navy and the Greenwich Hospital.In Three Volumes.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: 1167248155
• ISBN13: 9781167248153
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"