02415cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500280015826400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037252013030040353400450170665300430175165300630179465300630185770000560192070000290197685600430200599900170204827520UtSlPG20260610133628.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02009175  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHoffman, Frederick, Captain12aA Sailor of King George 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-12-13  a"A Sailor of King George" by Captain Frederick Hoffman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book comprises the journals of Captain Hoffman, detailing his naval service during the tumultuous years between 1793 and 1814, a period that encapsulates the Napoleonic Wars. Through Hoffman's eyes, readers will explore the day-to-day life aboard British warships, significant battles, and the personal experiences of a sailor during this era, showcasing the trials, tribulations, and camaraderie of life at sea.  The opening of the work introduces Captain Frederick Hoffman as he recounts his early experiences leading up to his naval career. He vividly describes the emotional farewell to his mother and the anticipation of adventure as he joins H.M.S. "Blonde". Upon embarking, he faces various challenges, including evading enemy frigates and navigating through treacherous waters. His accounts detail moments of humor and camaraderie among the crew, as well as the dangers posed by naval engagements and the elements. This initial section sets the stage for Hoffman's continuing adventures, giving readers a compelling glimpse into the life of a sailor serving under King George during a defining period in British naval history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHoffman, Frederick, Captain -- Diaries  aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Sources  aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century -- Sources1 aBevan, A. Beckfordq(Algernon Beckford),d1855-19241 aWolryche-Whitmore, H. B.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27520  c68429d68429