The Real HornblowerThe author argues convincingly that Forester's fictional Hornblower was modeled after James Gordon, a hero of Nelson's navy. |
Contents
Acknowledgements | 6 |
A Hero Deep in Shadow | 7 |
The Wild Boy | 18 |
Copyright | |
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Other editions - View all
The Real Hornblower: The Life and Times of Admiral Sir James Gordon Bryan Perrett Limited preview - 2014 |
The Real Hornblower: The Life and Times of Admiral Sir James Gordon Bryan Perrett No preview available - 2013 |
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