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Traces the lives of the greatest sea captains of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, including Lord Cochrane, Charles Brisbane, and Nisbet Willoughby, whose daring exploits had a profound impact on maritime history.
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Woodman recounts the story of the late 18th- and early 19th-century British naval captains. He details the events of the war years, focusing on the blockading of enemy ports, the interception of trade, and the protection of British merchant ships. In addition to the heroics of battle, the monotony of sailing, the prevalence of disease, and outbreaks of mutiny are also discussed. Woodman is a former sailor, from a slightly later period. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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