NELSON'S HERO : The Story of His 'Sea-Daddy' Captain William Locker
Автор:Victor Sharman Год: 2005 Издание: [не указанo] Страниц: 256 ISBN: 1844152669 Book DescriptionHoratio Nelson's first captain was William Locker who recognized the exceptional talents of the young midshipman who was to become the most famous sailor in history. Thirty-seven years later Admiral Lord Nelson wrote to Locker 'I have been your scholar; it was you who taught me to board a Frenchman by your conduct... It is you who always taught me to lay a Frenchman close and you will beat him. My only merit in my profession is being a good scholar'. Captain William Locker's career as a Sea Captain fighting the King's enemies on the high seas makes gripping reading and high drama.
