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A fictionalised account of Sir William Hoste's naval career. He was Nelson's favourite pupil. The novel follows him from a midshipman in the 64 gun ship Agamemnon, with Captain Horatio Nelson in command to his own handling of a squadron of four frigates off Lissa in March 1811 where he defeated a French and Venetian fleet of superior force. |
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Author: Showell Styles Title: Nelson’s Midshipman Series: n/a First Published by: Robert Hale Ltd Place: UK Format: HC Date: January 1991 ISBN-10: 0-709043-20-1 ISBN-13: 978-0709043201
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