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100 1 _aOsler, Edward,
_d1798-1863
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-05
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aExmouth, Edward Pellew, Viscount, 1757-1833
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17929
999 _c59315
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