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Admiral Collingwood: Nelson's Own Hero

By: Max Adams
Narrated by: Dugald Bruce Lockhart
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Admiral Lord Collingwood, the eldest son of a Newcastle merchant, went to sea in 1761 at the age of 13.

In his nearly fifty years in the Navy Collingwood's service took him to Boston, where he lived and fought during the American War of Independence; to Antigua, where he and Nelson both fell in love with Mary Moutray; to Corsica; Sicily; and Menorca, where he ended his career as the effective viceroy of the Mediterranean.

©2005 Max Adams (P)2015 W F Howes Ltd Armed Forces Europe Historical Military Military & War Military Science Naval Forces War Imperialism Royalty Latin America United Kingdom Middle Ages British Empire

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"A compelling narrative." ( Literary Review)
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Beautifully written biography about a competent, compassionate fascinating man. His relationship with his dog Bounce stands out. You can really judge a person by how they treat animals!! So glad I listened to this book, such a pleasant voice the narrator has too. Recommend! This man deserves to be better known.

What an impressive man Admiral Collingwood was!

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An exciting view into the life of a perhaps lesser known British naval figure. Well paced and enjoyable naval history

Enlightening and thorough

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Narration could be a little more lively, but given the text it was a good job. Makes one wonder how many other unsung heroes of the era are to be explored.

Illuminating and well written and researched

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