MEMOIRS OF A FIGHTING CAPTAIN
by Admiral Lord Cochrane; Brian Vale
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus. 2005
Nearly fine condition. Introduction by Vale. Cochrane was an inspired naval commander in the Napoleonic wars, a leading figure in the Radical movement but he was also guilty of making disastrous decisions on land and being pig-headed and vindictive and he used his memoirs to settle old scores. Colour illustrations. Dark blue cloth, with gilt title, border and vignette. 311 pages.
A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase in almost fine condition.
Stock no. 1826497
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