
audiobook
by Viscount Horatio Nelson Nelson
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SUPPLEMENT.
LETTER I. 195 II. 199 III. 202 IV. 206 V. 210 VI. 213
LETTER I.
MY DEAR MADAM,
HORATIO NELSON.
LETTER II.
MY DEAR LADY HAMILTON,
In this intimate collection you’ll hear the voice of Britain’s most celebrated naval commander as he writes to his beloved Lady Hamilton. The letters reveal his keen observations of Mediterranean campaigns, the pressures of command, and the personal hopes that underlie his public duties. Through his candid prose you’ll glimpse the strategic calculations, the hardships of life at sea, and the tender moments that connect a war‑hero to the woman he cherished.
The volume also includes a fascinating supplement of correspondence from other prominent figures of the era—family members, fellow officers, and distinguished diplomats—offering a broader picture of the political and social currents that shaped the age. Together, these documents paint a vivid portrait of a man driven by duty, love, and a fierce devotion to his country, inviting listeners to step back into a pivotal chapter of naval history.
Full title
The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (140K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-03-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1758–1805
Remembered as one of Britain’s most celebrated naval commanders, he won major victories in the wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France and became a national hero after Trafalgar. His life combined daring leadership, battlefield fame, and a personal story that has fascinated readers for generations.
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