MEMOIRS OF A FIGHTING CAPTAIN
Written by Admiral Lord Cochrane, Brian Vale
Published by Folio Society
in 2005
MEMOIRS OF A FIGHTING CAPTAIN
Written by Admiral Lord Cochrane, Brian Vale.
Stock no. 1826497
1st thus.
2005.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition.
Introduction by Vale. Cochrane was an inspired naval commander in the Napoleonic wars, a leading figure in the Radical movement but he was also guilty of making disastrous decisions on land and being pig-headed and vindictive and he used his memoirs to settle old scores. Colour illustrations. Dark blue cloth, with gilt title, border and vignette. 311 pages. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase in almost fine condition.