Publisher's Synopsis
Southey's Life of Nelson is a biography of the famous British naval commander, Horatio Nelson. Written by Robert Southey and first published in 1813, this edition was published in 1892. The book covers Nelson's life from his childhood in Norfolk to his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It includes details of his naval career, his personal life, and his relationships with other key figures of the time, such as Emma Hamilton and William Pitt. Southey's biography is considered one of the most influential works on Nelson and has helped to shape the popular perception of the admiral as a hero and a symbol of British naval power. This edition includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and locations discussed in the book.With Introduction And Notes.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.
