The Autobiography of a Seaman.

London: Richard Bentley, 1860. The brilliant but impetuous Cochrane had a successful career in the N...

1860 · London

by Dundonald, Thomas.
London: Richard Bentley, 1860. The brilliant but impetuous Cochrane had a successful career in the Napoleonic Wars. However he was jailed and disgraced following allegations of a stock swindle in 1814. The following year he escaped from prison and took a position as commander of the Chilean Navy in 1818. From 1823 to 1825 he held a similar post in the Brazilian Navy. He achieved success against Spain and vindicated his reputation. After aiding the Greek navy in a similar capacity, he was pardoned in 1832. His life and career were also a major source for Patrick OBrians fictional naval officer, Jack Aubrey. If you liked Aubreys adventures in Wine-Dark Sea you'll love the real adventures recounted here. Second edition, published the same year as the first. Bound in publisher's pebbled green cloth with gold spine lettering. Short split at bottom of front board in Vol. I, else very good condition.. Two volumes, 21.5 cm. xxiii, 428; xiv, (1 Directions to Binder), 488 pp. b/w folding maps. (Inventory #: 48103)
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