The Battle Of Trafalgar

The Battle Of Trafalgar

Laurence Hynes Halloran

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781104479985
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The Battle of Trafalgar: A Poem, written by Laurence Hynes Halloran and first published in 1806, is a poetic account of the famous naval battle that took place off the coast of Spain on October 21, 1805, during the Napoleonic Wars. The poem tells the story of the battle between the British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, and the combined fleets of France and Spain, commanded by Admiral Pierre-Charles Villeneuve. Halloran’s poem is highly descriptive, vividly portraying the chaos and violence of the battle, as well as the heroism of the British sailors and their leader, Nelson. The poem also pays tribute to the fallen sailors on both sides of the conflict, and celebrates the victory of the British fleet, which secured naval supremacy for Britain for decades to come.Overall, The Battle of Trafalgar: A Poem is a stirring tribute to one of the most significant naval battles in history, and a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought and died in the service of their country.To Which Is Added, A Selection Of Fugitive Pieces, Chiefly Written At Sea.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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