Memoirs Of The Life Of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson K B Duke Of Bront Etc Etc Etc

Thomas Joseph Pettigrew offers a detailed biography of Vice-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson, one of Britain's most celebrated naval commanders. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Nelson's own letters and diaries, Pettigrew presents a compelling portrait of a complex and fascinating figure. From Nelson's early years as a midshipman to his death at the Battle of Trafalgar, this book provides a comprehensive overview of his life and achievements. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Originally published in 1849, this work contains a wealth of information on the life and exploits of one of Britain's most famous military leaders, Admiral Horatio Nelson. The following passage is taken from its preface: 'The various Biographies of Lord Nelson by Clarke and McArthur, Charnock, White, Churchill, Harrison, and at a later period, Southey, may reasonably be presumed to have exhausted the materials relating to the history of Eng- land's most highly esteemed, brave, and patriotic Admiral; but the recent voluminous publication of his Dispatches and Letters, under the editorial care of the late Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas, added to the discovery of his Private Correspondence, extending from 1 798 to the day of his death, now in my possession, will be found to throw new light upon many of the transactions in which he was engaged; and also, to afford illustrations of his mind and character, which nothing but his private and unrestrained correspondence could possibly afford. There is a delicacy, however, necessary to be preserved under such circumstances, with regard to the individuals concerned, and this delicacy would have been most especially demanded in the case of Lord Nelson in relation to Lady Hamilton, had he not himself made the matter a subject of history by naming her and his child Horatia in a Codicil to his Will on the day of his death, and leaving them as a testamentary bequest to his country.'

Originally published in 1849, this work contains a wealth of information on the life and exploits of one of Britain's most famous military leaders, Admiral Horatio Nelson. The following passage is taken from the preface to Volume I. of the publication: 'The various Biographies of Lord Nelson by Clarke and McArthur, Charnock, White, Churchill, Harrison, and at a later period, Southey, may reasonably be presumed to have exhausted the materials relating to the history of Eng- land's most highly esteemed, brave, and patriotic Admiral; but the recent voluminous publication of his Dispatches and Letters, under the editorial care of the late Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas, added to the discovery of his Private Correspondence, extending from 1 798 to the day of his death, now in my possession, will be found to throw new light upon many of the transactions in which he was engaged; and also, to afford illustrations of his mind and character, which nothing but his private and unrestrained correspondence could possibly afford. There is a delicacy, however, necessary to be preserved under such circumstances, with regard to the individuals concerned, and this delicacy would have been most especially demanded in the case of Lord Nelson in relation to Lady Hamilton, had he not himself made the matter a subject of history by naming her and his child Horatia in a Codicil to his Will on the day of his death, and leaving them as a testamentary bequest to his country.'

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 edition. Excerpt: ...time will elucidate this subject: "On the 18th of June, 1799, having strengthened his little squadron with several gun and mortar-boats, Captain Foote drew up before Castel dell'Uovo; but, previously to attacking it, he dispatched Captain James Oswald, of the Perseus, with a letter, proffering conditions to the French Commandant. To this a magniloquent refusal was returned, 'Nous voulons la Republique une el indivisible: nous mourrerons pour tile. Voild votre reponse. Eloignez-vous, citoyen; vite I vile.' Captain Foote, in compliance with his instructions, communicated this offensive reply to Ruffo, and announced his intention of immediately forcing the Frenchman to alter his note. In this the Cardinal appeared heartily to concur; but on the 19th Foote was surprised by a letter from his Eminence, after the attack had actually commenced, requesting him to cease hostilities, and not to recommence them while the flag of truce was flying, as a negotiation had taken place which was likely to end in a capitulation. Several hours of vehement suspense followed this armistice, and in the evening Captain Foote, whose patience was exhausted, sent an officer to remonstrate with the Cardinal, and represent that the British were not wont to grant so long a suspension of arms; and he moreover insisted upon his right to be informed of what was going on. The Cardinal replied, that Micheroux, the Russian Minister, conducted the treaty, and referred the Captain to him for further particulars; but Foote insisted that he was only instructed to act with the Cardinal, as the man intrusted with the King's interests. On the following morning, he received from his Eminence the draft of a capitulation, already signed by him and the Russian General, with a...