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Memoirs of Admiral the Right Honble; Sir Astley Cooper Key, G. C. B., D. C. L., F. R. S., Etc (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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Of all the prominent men who have led the navy in my time, I was best acquainted with the subject of this Memoir, and with Sir Geoffrey Hornby. I do not think it is altogether fancy which has led me to see almost an infinite number of parallelisms in character between Sir Cooper Key and Nelson, and between Sir Geoffrey Hornby and Jervis. Each of these men had a warm admiration for the other, though Sir Geoffrey Hornby cooled somewhat towards his friend in the way that is common - Nelson setting the example - when the latter became a member of the Board of Admiralty. Yet Sir Geoffrey Hornby put on record the highest and the truest appreciation of his brother admiral. If, wrote Sir Geoffrey, in advocating the maintenance of the Britannia as a training school, she could once in twenty years produce a Cooper Key, she would be well worth the country's maintaining her.
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Looking back on the composition of this work, which has been a long time in hand, I am made aware that, difficult as I thought it when the task was undertaken, it proved still more difficult in carrying out. Dear as Sir Cooper Key's memory is to me, I should never have volunteered to be the one to attempt its preservation. But it came about that while he was recovering from his penultimate illness, a biographical sketch of mine fell into his hands, and he was so much struck by it that he made it a request to his family, that if anything was to be written about him, the writing should be committed to my care. The request was conveyed to me under circumstances when it was impossible to refuse it; and my chief consolation has been, that as I have honestly attempted to portray a character which I feel to have been a very perfect one, I am not called on to pass judgment on what I have done.
I hope that I have taken the right course in perpetually mingling the natural character and the effect of environment upon it. Human nature, I take it, is ever made up of these two elements; but the interest of Sir Cooper Key's life seems to be especially involved in the combination, as so much of the material environment was of his own creation. In this respect the story I have told is perhaps almost unique as a story, though it is but a very full illustration of the modern naval officer's life and being.
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- ISBN 13 9781331414162
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Astley Cooper Key, a young man who entered the British Royal Navy in the 1830s and rose through the ranks to become a distinguished admiral. The author vividly recounts Key's early days as a cadet at the Royal Naval College, showcasing the strict discipline and rigorous training that characterized life in the navy during that era. The narrative traces Key's experiences on board the sailing ship Russell, offering a detailed look at the ship's construction, armament, and the daily routine of its crew. We learn about the ship's role in protecting British interests during a time of political unrest in Spain and Portugal, as well as the harsh realities of naval discipline, including floggings. Through Key's personal letters, the author reveals a young man with a passion for work and a strong sense of duty. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the transition of the British navy from the age of sail to the age of steam, highlighting the slow pace of change and the challenges faced by those who sought to modernize the fleet. The author's insights reveal a crucial period in the development of the Royal Navy and its impact on the life and career of an exceptional officer. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331414162_0
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