The Naval Miscellany Volume VI
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: The Naval Miscellany Volume VI Summary: This volume collects 30 letters written by Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood (1748-1810) during the years 1794–1809. The originals are in Collingwood’s own handwriting. The letters are addressed mainly to two correspondents:
The first letter describes the battle of the Glorious First of June (19 May 1794). The last letter is from his flagship in Port Mahon, Minorca, less than three months before his death in 1810. The volume focuses on personal and official correspondence throughout the Napoleonic era, offering insights into Collingwood’s character, command style, the Royal Navy’s operations, and the wider strategic context of the period. Edited by: Michael Duffy Publisher: Published by Ashgate for the Navy Records Society Year Published: 2003 Edition: 1st Edition Dimensions: 23cm x 15cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 0754638316 Notes: SKU: VSS / 257 / G / 6713 / 5072 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Near fine Binding: Intact Pages: 464 pages
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