Cochrane the Dauntless: The Life and Adventures of Thomas Cochrane, 1775-1860 by

Description: Cochrane the Dauntless by David Cordingly The real Master and Commander There is no man I envy so much as Lord Cochrane Lord Byron FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Patrick O Brian, C.S. Forester and Captain Marryat all based their literary heroes on Thomas Cochrane, but Cochranes exploits were far more daring and exciting than those of his fictional counterparts. He was a man of action, whose bold and impulsive nature meant he was often his own worst enemy. Writing with gripping narrative skill and drawing on his own travels and original research, Cordingly tells the rip-roaring story of a flawed Romantic hero who helped define his age. Notes Subtitled, The Life & Adventures Of Thomas Cochrane, 1775-1860. The brilliantly told life of the real naval hero on whom Patrick OBrians Jack Aubrey, C.S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower and Captain Marryats Frank Mildmay were all based. Cochranes adventures in Chile, Peru and Brazil are among the most amazing in naval history Sunday Times Author Biography David Cordingly was Keeper of Pictures and Head of Exhibitions at the National Maritime Museum for twelve years, where he organised such exhibitions as Captain James Cook, Navigator, The Mutiny on the Bounty and Pirates: Fact and Fiction. His other books include Life among the Pirates, Heroines and Harlots and the highly praised Billy Ruffian. Review The real Master and Commander Sunday Telegraph Cordingly is a brilliant historian Daily Telegraph Intriguing and satisfying ... Cochrane packed enough drama and history to shame both Horatio Nelson and Sir Francis Drake ... OBrian fans will find great satisfaction in smoking out similarities and differences between Cochrane and Aubrey Washington Post By rights, Thomas Cochrane should be as well known today as Francis Drake ... Cochranes adventures in Chile, Peru and Brazil are among the most amazing in naval history Sunday Times Promotional The brilliantly told life of the real naval hero on whom Patrick OBrians Jack Aubrey, C.S. Foresters Horatio Hornblower and Captain Marryats Frank Mildmay were all basedPreviously unpublished papers reveal the real-life Dr Stephen Maturin and the poignant story of Cochranes wifes love affairCochrane has the same high production values as Billy Ruffian, including maps, black and white pictures throughout and three 8-page colour inserts Long Description Patrick OBrian, C.S. Forester and Captain Marryat based their heroes on Thomas Cochrane, but as David Cordingly shows, Cochranes own real life exploits were far more daring and exciting than those of his fictional counterparts. Cochranes impulsive nature lay behind his early success, and also behind the scandal that saw him blackballed. Taking his wounded pride and his abilities as a naval commander to South America, he helped liberate Chile, Peru and Brazil before returning home to restless retirement. Drawing on his own travels and original research, Cordingly tells the rip-roaring story of the ultimate Romantic hero who helped define his age. Review Quote The real Master and Commander Promotional "Headline" The real Master and Commander ... There is no man I envy so much as Lord Cochrane. - Lord Byron. Details ISBN0747585458 Author David Cordingly Pages 448 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2008 ISBN-10 0747585458 ISBN-13 9780747585459 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-07-07 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle The Life and Adventures of Thomas Cochrane, 1775-1860 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 359.331092 Illustrations Illustrations (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.) Birth 1938 Media Book Edition 1st Language English Short Title Cochrane the Dauntless UK Release Date 2008-07-07 NZ Release Date 2008-07-07 AU Release Date 2008-08-31 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14333622;

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