The Three Dorset Captains At Trafalgar: Thomas Masterman Hardy, Charles Bullen, Henry Digby (1906)

By R.G. Bartelot, Alexander Meyrick Broadley, Richard Grosvenor Bartelot, et al.

Book Overview

The Three Dorset Captains At Trafalgar is a historical book written by Alexander Meyrick Broadley in 1906. The book revolves around the lives of three naval captains from Dorset, England who played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar - Thomas Masterman Hardy, Charles Bullen, and Henry Digby. The book provides a detailed account of their lives, their naval careers, and their contributions to the Battle of Trafalgar. It also sheds light on the events leading up to the battle and the aftermath. Thomas Masterman Hardy was the captain of HMS Victory and played a crucial role in the battle, especially in the last moments of Admiral Nelson's life. Charles Bullen was the captain of HMS Mars and Henry Digby was the captain of HMS Africa. Both of them also made significant contributions to the battle. The book also explores the personal lives of the three captains and their families, providing a glimpse into the social and political climate of the time. Overall, The Three Dorset Captains At Trafalgar is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the lives of three remarkable naval captains and their role in one of the most significant battles in British history.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: 1437341209
• ISBN13: 9781437341201
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"