The story of Nelson by Edmund Francis Sellar
"The story of Nelson" by Edmund Francis Sellar is a children's historical biography written in the early 20th century. It recounts the life and naval career of Admiral Horatio Nelson for young readers, emphasizing his courage, leadership, and decisive sea battles. Expect vivid episodes from his boyhood through his greatest actions, framed to inspire with themes of duty, daring, and patriotism. The opening of this biography traces Nelson from his frail but
fearless childhood at Burnham Thorpe to his early hardships at sea, including a lonely arrival at Chatham, a merchant voyage before the mast, a perilous Arctic bear-hunt, and debilitating illness in the East Indies. It follows his rapid rise in the West Indies and American war, his seamanship and boldness under Sir Peter Parker and Lord Hood, marriage to Frances Nisbet, and return to sea at the outbreak of the French Revolution. The narrative highlights Corsica (Bastia and Calvi, where he lost an eye), the daring initiative at St. Vincent (boarding the San Nicolás and San Josef), the failed Tenerife assault and loss of his arm, and then the brilliant victory at the Nile. It then covers his political-diplomatic role at Naples, the rescue of the royal family, capture of the last Nile fugitives, and his hero’s welcome in England. The account continues through Copenhagen—night soundings, ships aground, “turning a blind eye” to Sir Hyde Parker’s recall signal, and the humane ceasefire letter to the Danes—before shifting to Britain’s anti-invasion preparations and the brief peace. It closes this opening section with Nelson’s return to command in the Mediterranean, his long, exacting watch off Toulon, firm defense of naval discipline, and a rebuke to French boasting, setting the stage for the coming confrontations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sellar, Edmund Francis, 1872-1918 |
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| Illustrator | Orr, Monro S., 1874-1955 |
| Title | The story of Nelson |
| Original Publication | London: T.C. & E.C. Jack, Ltd., 1924. |
| Series Title | The children's heroes series |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount, 1758-1805 |
| Subject | Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 78115 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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