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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Nelson's Birth and Boyhood-He is entered on Board the Raisonnable -Goes to the West Indies in a Merchant-ship; then serves in the Triumph-He sails in Capt. Phipps's Voyage of Discovery-Goes to the East Indies in the Seahorse, and returns in ill Health-Serves as acting Lieutenant in the Worcester, and is made Lieutenant into the Lowestoffe, Commander into the Badger Brig, and Post into the Hinchinbrook--Expedition against the Spanish Main-Sent to the North Seas in the Albemarle-Services during the American War. Page 15

CHAPTER II.

Nelson goes to France during the Peace--Reappointed to the Boreas, and stationed at the Leeward Islands--His firm Conduct concerning the American Interlopers and the Contractors--Marries and returns to England-Is on the Point of quitting the Service in Disgust— Manner of Life while unemployed-Appointed to the Agamemnon on the breaking out of the War of the French Revolution....

CHAPTER III.

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The Agamemnon sent to the Mediterranean-Commencement of Nelson's Acquaintance with Sir William Hamilton-He is sent to Corsica, to co-operate with Paoli-State of Affairs in that Island-Nelson undertakes the Siege of Bastia, and reduces it-Takes a distinguished Part in the Siege of Calvi, where he loses an Eye-Admiral Hotham's Action-The Agamemnon ordered to Genoa, to co-operate with the Austrian and Sardinian Forces-Gross Misconduct of the Austrian General......

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CHAPTER IV.

Sir J. Jervis takes the Command-Genoa joins the French-Buonaparte begins his Career-Evacuation of Corsica-Nelson hoists his broad Pennant in the Minerve-Action with the Sabina-Battle off Cape St. Vincent-Nelson commands the inner Squadron at the Blockade of Cadiz-Boat Action in the Bay of Cadiz-Expedition against Teneriffe-Nelson loses an Arm--His Sufferings in England, and Recovery..

CHAPTER V.

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Nelson rejoins Earl St. Vincent in the Vanguard-Sails in Pursuit of the French to Egypt-Returns to Sicily, and sails again to EgyptBattle of the Nile...

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CHAPTER VI.

Nelson returns to Naples-State of that Court and Kingdom-General Mack-The French approach Naples-Flight of the Royal FamilySuccesses of the Allies in Italy-Transactions in the Bay of Naples -Expulsion of the French from the Neapolitan and Roman States→→ Nelson is made Duke of Bronte-He leaves the Mediterranean, and returns to England.... 153

CHAPTER VII.

Nelson separates himself from his Wife-Northern Confederacy-He goes to the Baltic, under Sir Hyde Parker-Battle of Copenhagen, and subsequent Negotiation-Nelson is made a Viscount........ 202

CHAPTER VIII.

Sir Hyde Parker is recalled, and Nelson appointed Commander-He goes to Revel-Settlement of Affairs in the Baltic-Unsuccessful Attempt upon the Flotilla at Boulogne-Peace of Amiens-Nelson takes the Command in the Mediterranean on the Renewal of the War-Escape of the Toulon fleet-Nelson chases them to the West Indies, and back-Delivers up his Squadron to Admiral Cornwallis, and lands in England...................

CHAPTER IX.

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Sir Robert Calder falls in with the combined Fleets--They form a
Junction with the Ferrol Squadron, and get into Cadiz-Nelson is
reappointed to the Command-Battle of Trafalgar-Victory and
Death of Nelson......

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LIFE OF NELSON.

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MANY lives of NELSON have been written; one is yet wanting, clear and concise enough to become a manual for the young sailor, which he may carry about with him till he has treasured up the example in his memory and in his heart. In attempting such a work, I shall write the eulogy of our great naval hero; for the best eulogy of NELSON is the faithful history of his actions: and the best history must be that which shall relate them most perspicuously.

LIFE OF NELSON.

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