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100 1 _aHannay, David,
_d1853-1934
245 1 0 _aRodney
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-24
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations
653 _aRodney, George Brydges Rodney, Baron, 1719-1792
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52155
999 _c92989
_d92989