Trafalgar | The Nelson Touch
Author - David Armine Howarth
Year published - 1975
Published by - Galahad Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 18th - 19th Century
Summary
The author has written one of those “can’t put the book down” type books. Howarth writes well and is a gifted story teller. This is probably the best book on Nelson and his influence at the Battle of Trafalgar. He describes why the battle was fought, the men of both sides, the commanders, the ships, the tactics, and the outcome with vivid detail. His description of Nelson captures the reasons for his popularity and success without being fawning or overawed by his reputation. A must have for all the “wooden ship buffs”.
Notes - Wear and tear on dust jacket
Author - David Armine Howarth
Year published - 1975
Published by - Galahad Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 18th - 19th Century
Summary
The author has written one of those “can’t put the book down” type books. Howarth writes well and is a gifted story teller. This is probably the best book on Nelson and his influence at the Battle of Trafalgar. He describes why the battle was fought, the men of both sides, the commanders, the ships, the tactics, and the outcome with vivid detail. His description of Nelson captures the reasons for his popularity and success without being fawning or overawed by his reputation. A must have for all the “wooden ship buffs”.
Notes - Wear and tear on dust jacket
Author - David Armine Howarth
Year published - 1975
Published by - Galahad Books
Book Format - Hard Cover
Genre - 18th - 19th Century
Summary
The author has written one of those “can’t put the book down” type books. Howarth writes well and is a gifted story teller. This is probably the best book on Nelson and his influence at the Battle of Trafalgar. He describes why the battle was fought, the men of both sides, the commanders, the ships, the tactics, and the outcome with vivid detail. His description of Nelson captures the reasons for his popularity and success without being fawning or overawed by his reputation. A must have for all the “wooden ship buffs”.
Notes - Wear and tear on dust jacket
