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Young Nelsons : boy sailors during the Napoleonic Wars, 1793-1815
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Young Nelsons : boy sailors during the Napoleonic Wars, 1793-1815
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There was a long-standing British tradition of children going to sea, of boys who volunteered to fight for Britain, and along the way found glory, fame, and wealth. During the Napoleonic Wars, some children as young as eight were also fighting for the very survival of Britain.
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Title
Young Nelsons : boy sailors during the Napoleonic Wars, 1793-1815
Call No
DA88
Authors
Ronald, D. A. B
Subjects
Great Britain. Royal Navy--History--19th century.
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815--Participation, Juvenile.
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815--Naval operations, British.
Child soldiers--Great Britain--History--19th century.
Great Britain--History, Naval--19th century.
Language
English
Published
Oxford : Osprey, 2009.
Publication Desc
304 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ;
ISBN
9781846033605

(hbk.)

LCCN
2009279161
Dimensions
24 cm.