Admiral Duncan
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Earl Of Camperdown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1898
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Cracked boards with net showing. Faded, Frayed, dull and discoloured cloth. Bumping on corners and rubbing on edges. No loose pages. Clean text.
This compelling historical biography, Admiral Duncan, chronicles the remarkable life and naval career of Admiral Adam Duncan, a pivotal figure in British maritime history. Written by his descendant, The Earl of Camperdown, the narrative meticulously details Duncan's rise through the ranks and his strategic brilliance. It culminates in a vivid account of the decisive Battle of Camperdown, where his leadership secured a crucial victory for Britain. The work presents an authoritative and engaging portrait of a national hero, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of naval warfare in the late 18th century. This volume offers an insightful look into the personal and professional journey of a legendary admiral.
Author: Earl Of Camperdown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1898
Condition:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Cracked boards with net showing. Faded, Frayed, dull and discoloured cloth. Bumping on corners and rubbing on edges. No loose pages. Clean text.
This compelling historical biography, Admiral Duncan, chronicles the remarkable life and naval career of Admiral Adam Duncan, a pivotal figure in British maritime history. Written by his descendant, The Earl of Camperdown, the narrative meticulously details Duncan's rise through the ranks and his strategic brilliance. It culminates in a vivid account of the decisive Battle of Camperdown, where his leadership secured a crucial victory for Britain. The work presents an authoritative and engaging portrait of a national hero, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of naval warfare in the late 18th century. This volume offers an insightful look into the personal and professional journey of a legendary admiral.