The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower
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The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower by C Northcote Parkinson
Many know of Horatio Hornblower's exploits during the Napoleonic Wars through the novels of C.S. Forester, but how many know the true Hornblower - the man who rose from midshipman to admiral of the British Fleet? Using Hornblower family papers discovered in the 1970s, C. Northcote Parkinson has set the record straight in this authoritative biography. Drawn from the Hornblower series as well as from Parkinson's knowledge of the Royal Navy, this account of the popular fictional hero is as entertaining as the C.S. Forester novels themselves.
There is enough here to delight even the most enthusiastic of Hornblower's fans-- The Los Angeles Times
Authentic naval adventure . . . full of action. -- Sunday Times
Authentic naval adventure . . . full of action. -- Sunday Times
Cyril Northcote Parkinson pursued a distinguished academic career on both sides of the Atlantic and first became famous for "Parkinson's Law"—work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Parkinson wrote many books on British politics and economics. His first fictional effort, a "biography" of Horatio Hornblower, met with considerable acclaim and led to the Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781590130650 |
| ISBN 10 | 1590130650 |
| Title | The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower |
| Author | C Northcote Parkinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Globe Pequot Press |
| Year published | 2005-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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