Trafalgar by Bryan Perrett

Trafalgar by Bryan Perrett

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The account of a young midshipman who joins the British Navy at the age of 13 during the Napoleonic Wars, and eventually finds himself part of Nelson's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar.

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Trafalgar by Bryan Perrett

The yards came round, spilling the wind from the sails, and Norse man slowed to a standstill just out of range of the enemy's guns wallowing a little in the swell. More and more of the ships in Lord Nelson's column were coming up in turn to add the weight of their gunfire to the fray. Beyond, I could see the ships of Admiral Collingwood's column similarly engaged. It was a tremendous spectacle that almost made me forget the task I had been given. I looked towards the front of the enemy line and, sure enough, five of their ships were turning slowly and heading back towards the fighting...
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ISBN 13 9780439994217
ISBN 10 0439994217
Title Trafalgar
Author Bryan Perrett
Series My Story
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Scholastic
Year published 2002-04-19
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.