02246cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500110015626400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350801670038452010830055153400450163465300430167965300740172265300520179685600430184899900170189152155UtSlPG20260610134213.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04033686  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHannay, David,d1853-193410aRodney 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-24  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations  aRodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-179240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52155  c92989d92989