Samuel Walters, Lieutenant R.N.
Memoirs of a Naval Officer in Nelson's Navy
Distributed for Liverpool University Press
Edited by C. Northcote Parkinson
156 pages
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15 halftones
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5-1/2 x 8-1/2
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© 1949
Samuel Walters, Lieutenant R.N. offers a personal perspective on the British navy at the height of its power, chronicling the remarkable tale of a young naval officer who fought around the world in the service of Admiral Lord Nelson. Edited by acclaimed maritime writer C. Northcote Parkinson, the book offers a brutal and complex portrait of life at sea during one of the pivotal periods in British naval history. Walters vividly recounts the battles with Napoleon's navy, providing detailed accounts of the tactics used in combat and the horrific casualties suffered on both sides. The letters, sketches, and watercolors collected here provide an intimate glimpse into the personal trials and challenges that confronted many British officers at sea.
A unique and compelling portrait of one man's experience in the heart of the Napoleonic Wars, Samuel Walters, Lieutenant R.N. is an essential volume for scholars and enthusiasts of maritime history.
Contents
Editorial Preface
Introduction
Preface by Samuel Walters
The Memoirs, 1798-1810
His subsequent life, 1810-1834
Appendix A: His summary of his services
Appendix B: Prizes, &c., in which Raisonable shared
Appendix C: Death certificate of Samuel Walters
Appendix D: Last Will and Testament of Samuel Walters
Appendix E: The Walters Family
Notes
Notes on the Illustrations
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