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The Life of Horatio, Lord Nelson

First published 1813 · the Family Library edition (1830)
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Chapter I
TO JOHN WILSON CROKER, ESQ. LL.D. F.R.S. SECRETARY OF THE ADMIRALTY; WHO, BY THE OFFICIAL SITUATION WHICH HE SO ABLY FILLS, IS QUALIFIED TO…
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Chapter II
Nelson goes to France during the peace—Reappointed to the Boreas, and stationed at the Leeward Islands—His firm conduct concerning the…
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Chapter III
The Agamemnon sent to the Mediterranean —Commencement of Nelson’s acquaintance with Sir W. Hamilton—He is sent to Corsica, to co-operate…
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Chapter IV
Sir J. Jervis takes the command—Genoa joins the French—Buonaparte begins his career—Evacuation of Corsica—Nelson hoists his broad pendant…
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Chapter V
Nelson rejoins Earl St. Vincent in the Vanguard—Sails in pur-suit of the French to Egypt—Returns to Sicily, and sails again to Egypt—Battle…
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Chapter VI
Nelson returns to Naples—State of that Court and Kingdom—General Mack—The French approach Naples—Flight of the Royal Family—Successes of…
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Chapter VII
Nelson separates himself from his wife—Northern Confederacy—He goes to the Baltic, under Sir Hyde Parker—Battle of Copenhagen, and…
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Chapter VIII
Sir Hyde Parker is recalled, and Nelson appointed Commander—He goes to Revel—Settlement of Affairs in the Baltic—Unsuccessful Attempt upon…
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Chapter IX
Sir Robert Calder falls in with the combined Fleets—They form a Junction with the Ferrol Squadron, and get into Cadiz—Nelson is reappointed…