By Conduct And Courage

By Conduct And Courage A Story Of The Days Of Nelson (1905)

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""By Conduct And Courage: A Story Of The Days Of Nelson"" is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1905. The story is set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Frank Hallett. Frank is a brave and determined young man who dreams of becoming a sailor and serving his country. He gets his chance when he joins the Royal Navy and is assigned to the HMS Victory, the flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson. As Frank rises through the ranks, he becomes embroiled in the dangerous and thrilling events of the war, including the Battle of Trafalgar, where Nelson famously defeated the French and Spanish fleets. Along the way, Frank must use his courage, quick thinking, and leadership skills to overcome numerous challenges and obstacles, both on and off the battlefield. Through Frank's eyes, readers get a vivid and detailed glimpse into the world of naval warfare during this tumultuous period in history. Henty's writing is engaging and fast-paced, and he does an excellent job of blending historical accuracy with exciting adventure. Overall, ""By Conduct And Courage"" is a thrilling and inspiring tale of heroism and patriotism that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781164194606
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 392
Weight: 521g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 20mm