Sir Cloudesley Shovell: Stuart admiral
by Harris, Simon; Shovell, Cloudesley.
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BookPublisher: Spellmount 2001ISBN: 9781862270992; 1862270996.Classification number: 920 SHOSubject(s): Shovell | Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- Stuarts, 1603-1714Subject: This is the first in-depth biography of a naval man, who in his day was as famous as Horatio Nelson. The story highlights the imprecision of early 18th century navigation which was to lead to Shovell's violent death with 2,000 of his men.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Reserve Collection | Adult Non-Fiction | 920 SHO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002077894X |
Bibliography: p.407-414
Includes index
This is the first in-depth biography of a naval man, who in his day was as famous as Horatio Nelson. The story highlights the imprecision of early 18th century navigation which was to lead to Shovell's violent death with 2,000 of his men.
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