Gale Force 10 by Nicholas Courtney
The lasting legacy of Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort - the Beaufort Scale - is only part of his overall contribution to the world of the mariner, scientist and antiquarian. Set at the turn of the 19th century, this text chronicles the life story of this unsung hero.
meticulously researched, beautifully written.. some of the passages... bear comparison with the best of Hornblower - TLSCrisp and vivid...a considerate, considered and fascinating account of a man whose cheerful curiosity about the world around him is both a tonic and a lesson. You don't need to be a Patrick O'Brian enthusiast to be gripped by it, but if you are, you certainly will be - Alan Judd, The Spectator
Nicholas Courtney is a broadcaster, biographer and writer of social history, with bestselling biographies of Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Andrew, inter alia, to his credit.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747272106 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747272107 |
| Title | Gale Force 10 |
| Author | Nicholas Courtney |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2002-05-07 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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