CONTENTS THE FIRST VOLUME. NELSON'S Birth and Boyhood.-He sails in Captain Phipps's Voyage of Discovery.-Goes to the East Indies in the Seahorse, and returns in ill Health.— Expedition against the Spanish Main.-Sent to the Nelson goes to France during the Peace.—Re-appointed to the Boreas, and stationed at the Leeward Islands.- His firm Conduct concerning the American Inter- lopers, and the Contractors.—Marries and returns to England. Is on the Point of quitting the Service in Disgust.-Manner of Life while unemployed.—Ap- The Agamemnon sent to the Mediterranean.-Com- mencement of Nelson's Acquaintance with Sir W. 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 Sir J. Jervis takes the Command.-Genoa joins the French.-Buonaparte begins his Career.-Evacuation of Corsica.-Nelson hoists his broad Pendant in the Minerve.-Action with the Sabina.-Battle of Cape St. Vincent.-Nelson commands the inner Squadron at the Blockade of Cadiz.- Boat Action in the Bay of Cadiz.—Expedition against Teneriffe.—Nelson THE LIFE OF NELSON. 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: the best history, that which shall relate them most perspicuously. B CHAPTER I. CONTENTS. Nelson's birth and boyhood.-He is entered on board HORATIO, Son of EDMUND and CATHERINE |