02281cam a22003133u 4500 17929 UtSlPG 20260610133422.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Osler, Edward, 1798-1863 The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-05 Produced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth" by Edward Osler is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This biography chronicles the life and naval career of Edward Pellew, who rose from a friendless orphan to a celebrated Admiral in the British Navy, highlighting his many achievements and virtues. The narrative not only covers significant events in British naval history but also serves as an inspirational tale of personal merit and leadership. At the start of the biography, Osler sets the stage by introducing Admiral Pellew’s early years and his family background, emphasizing his humble beginnings and the qualities that fueled his success. The preface paints a picture of his attributes, such as seamanship, energy, and a parental desire to train his crew, while underscoring his independence and moral character. It suggests that the life of Admiral Exmouth is a valuable study for future naval leaders and includes anecdotes from others who revered his example. In revealing his rise through the ranks during critical naval engagements, the opening sets the tone for an exploration of how Pellew's early experiences, marked by challenges and triumphs, shaped his extraordinary career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography Exmouth, Edward Pellew, Viscount, 1757-1833 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17929 59315 59315