Defiant and Dismasted at Trafalgar The Life and Times of Admiral Sir William Hargood |
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| Author:
| McGrigor, Mary |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78340-953-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2004 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
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| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Maritime |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $2.99 |
Book Description:
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Born in 1762, William Hargood's naval career spanned over 30 years, as he rose from humble midshipman to the captain of one of the most powerful warships of the day at Trafalgar. He campaigned all over the known world: the Americas, West Indies, throughout the Mediterranean. Britain was hardly ever at peace during those troubled times and men like
Born in 1762, William Hargood's naval career spanned over 30 years, as he rose from humble midshipman to the captain of one of the most powerful warships of the day at Trafalgar. He campaigned all over the known world: the Americas, West Indies, throughout the Mediterranean. Britain was hardly ever at peace during those troubled times and men like