Commander: the life and exploits of Britain's greatest frigate captain
by Taylor, Stephen 1948-.
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BookPublisher: Faber 2012ISBN: 9780571277117; 9780571277131; SE00039786; 057127711X; 0571277136.Classification number: 920 EXMSubject(s): Exmouth Viscount 1757-1833 | Great Britain Royal Navy -- History -- 18th century | Great Britain Royal Navy -- History -- 19th century | Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century | Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th centurySubject: Edward Pellew, captain of the legendary Indefatigable, was quite simply the greatest frigate captain in the age of sail. An incomparable seaman, ferociously combative yet chivalrous, a master of the quarterdeck and an athlete of the tops, he was as quick to welcome a gallant foe into his cabin as to dive to the rescue of a man overboard.
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| 920 EME Here, there and everywhere: | 920 EMI Strangeland | 920 ESP Lancashire worthies | 920 EXM Commander: | 920 FAG Joe Fagan: reluctant champion the authorised biography | 920 FAI A hell of a war | 920 FAL Just one more thing |
Includes bibliographical references and index
Edward Pellew, captain of the legendary Indefatigable, was quite simply the greatest frigate captain in the age of sail. An incomparable seaman, ferociously combative yet chivalrous, a master of the quarterdeck and an athlete of the tops, he was as quick to welcome a gallant foe into his cabin as to dive to the rescue of a man overboard.
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