Her first assignment under Hornblower's command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22 gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Not price clipped (12s 6d), no inscriptions, internally clean and tight, overall a vg+ copy for its age. Some edge wear and chipping to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners rubbed, some slight spotting and time staining to back jacket and inside flaps, some slight offsetting to endpapers, slight lean. Forester (1899-1966) wrote many highly acclaimed novels, including the eleven-volume Hornblower saga and The African Queen.Hardcover. Review Quotes A rousing tale of history, character, and adventure.-Chicago Tribune About the Author C. At the center of each adventure is Hornblower, Foresters most inspired creation, whose blend of cautious preparation and spirited execution dazzles friend and foe alike. Soon Atropos is part of the Mediterranean Fleets harassment of Napoleon, recovering treasure that lies deep in Turkish waters and boldly challenging a Spanish frigate several times her size.

Her first assignment under Hornblowers command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. Winston Churchill From the Back Cover In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. I find Hornblower admirable, vastly entertaining.

In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Book Synopsis Hornblower leads a ship into the Mediterranean in this intense and exciting installment (New York Times) of C.

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