A Narrative Of The Battle Of St. Vincent: With Anecdotes Of Nelson, Before And After That Battle (1840)

A Narrative of the Battle of St. Vincent: With Anecdotes of Nelson, Before and After That Battle is a historical account of the naval battle that took place off the coast of Spain in 1797, during the French Revolutionary Wars. The book was written by John Drinkwater Bethune, a British naval officer and historian, and was first published in 1840.The Battle of St. Vincent was a significant victory for the British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Sir John Jervis, over a larger Spanish fleet. The battle saw the emergence of Horatio Nelson as a hero of the British Navy, and the book includes numerous anecdotes and stories about Nelson's actions before and after the battle.Bethune's account of the battle is based on his own experiences as a midshipman on board the HMS Leviathan, as well as on the reports of other officers who were present. He provides a detailed description of the battle, including the tactics used by both sides, the movements of the ships, and the casualties suffered by each side.In addition to the battle itself, the book also provides a broader historical context for the conflict, including the political and military situation in Europe at the time. Bethune also includes a discussion of the significance of the battle for the British Navy and for the wider war effort.Overall, A Narrative of the Battle of St. Vincent is a valuable historical account of a significant naval battle, and provides insight into the tactics, leadership, and heroism of the British Navy during the late eighteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.