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100 1 _aRoss, John, Sir,
_d1777-1856
245 1 0 _aMemoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-07-11
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Hélène de Mink and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I" by Sir John Ross is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the life and naval career of Admiral James Lord de Saumarez, focusing on his remarkable engagements during significant naval conflicts, particularly the American War of Independence and the Napoleonic Wars. Through original documents and letters, the memoirs provide an intimate look into the experiences and exploits of a notable figure in British naval history. The opening of this volume begins with a genealogical background of the Saumarez family, tracing their origins and notable historical lineage, particularly their association with the island of Guernsey. It goes on to describe the early life of James Saumarez, emphasizing his passion for joining the navy and the influences that shaped his ambitions. The narrative highlights key moments from his childhood, including a royal visit that sparked his interest in naval adventures, and outlines his formal education and early service in the Royal Navy, setting the stage for his future command during various critical naval battles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSaumarez, James, 1757-1836
653 _aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26031
999 _c67032
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