TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hannay,David
TI  - Rodney
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
KW  - United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations
KW  - Rodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
N1  - Release date is 2016-05-24; Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Rodney" by David Hannay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of George Brydges Rodney, a prominent English admiral who played a crucial role in establishing British naval dominance during the Age of Sail. Through his early experiences, career, and significant naval battles, the narrative delves into both Rodney's personal life and the broader context of maritime warfare of the time.  At the start of the book, the author introduces George Brydges Rodney's lineage and family background, highlighting the stability of the Rodney family in Somersetshire while setting the stage for his eventual rise in the naval ranks. Rodney's early life is chronicled, from his humble beginnings through his entry into the navy as a young boy and the rigors of maritime service during a period of relative peace in England. The opening portion establishes the groundwork for understanding Rodney's character, his experiences at sea, and the realities of naval life in the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52155
ER  -