About this title: Thomas Cochrane was one of the most daring and successful naval heroes of all time. In this fascinating account of Cochranes life, Cordingly, author of the bestselling "Under the Black Flag" and "The Billy Ruffian," unearths startling new details about the real-life Master and Commander.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Date Published: 2007-09-18
ISBN-13:9781582345345ISBN:1582345341
Description: Like New. New, never sold, but has some shelf wear. Excellent condition otherwise. No marks. Hard cover with dust jacket. 111809. read more
Edition: Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Bloomsbury Books, New York
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9781582345345ISBN:1582345341
Description: Good in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall. Book shows moderate wear/ spine tight, pages clean/ D.J. slightly creased; moderate edge wear/ corners and spine bumped. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA
Date Published: 2008-09-16
ISBN-13:9781596915879ISBN:1596915870
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781596915879. read more
"A terrifically readable account of the life of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, one of Britain's most accomplished and heroic Royal Navy officers. Covers his many inventive and reknown naval actions. Also details the unfortunate and controversial stock market scheme that resulted in his conviction and dismissal from the Royal Navy. Wonderful detail on his later work with the navies of South America. This book delves into the many aspects of Cochrane's personality and behavior that often created issues with his superiors and caused much of his downfall, while simultaneously providing him with the skill and creativity to successfully attack the enemy where others might not dare.
Yet another of David Cordingly's masterfully written accounts of maritime history. Highly recommended for those with an interest in the Royal Navy during the age of sail. Also an excellent work for Patrick O'Brian fans, as much of the fictional Jack Aubrey's personality and exploits were based upon Cochrane's life and adventures."
"Thomas Cochrane, Earl of Dundonald, was not the sort of man to suffer fools gladly. Therefore, he did not do as well politically as he did in command of a ship. Because of politics, he could not do well with his inventions. Yet he was a heroic figure, even in his own lifetime.
"A true character. Sea captain, MP, Swindler (The jury's out), Revoltionary. But well written. As thrilling as Hornblower and Aubrey who are based on him."
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