The Billy Ruffian
| Author | : David Cordingly |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 2004-10-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781582344683 |
| ISBN-13 | : 158234468X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Billy Ruffian by : David Cordingly
Download or read book The Billy Ruffian written by David Cordingly and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-10-04 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A portrait of a British warship that played a key role during the wartime years of the Napoleonic era describes the ship's service in three crucial sea battles--the Glorious First of June (1794), the first action against revolutionary France; the 1798 battle of the Nile; and the battle of Trafalgar (1805)--as well as its role in Napoleon's ultimate surrender. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
