Our Sailors

Our Sailors

William Henry Giles Kingston

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781437107104
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''Our Sailors: Or Anecdotes Of The Engagements And Gallant Deeds Of The British Navy, During The Reign Of Her Majesty Queen Victoria'' is a historical book written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published in 1863. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories about the British Navy during the reign of Queen Victoria. It covers various engagements and heroic deeds of the sailors, including battles with pirates, rescues of shipwrecked sailors, and expeditions to uncharted territories. The book provides a vivid account of the bravery, patriotism, and selflessness of the British sailors who served their country during this period. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Navy and the role it played in shaping the nation’s identity during the Victorian era.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.

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