Author: PERRETT, BRYAN
Title: The Real Hornblower - the Life and Times of Admiral Sir James Gordon, Gcb
Description: London, Arms and Armour. 1998. (ISBN: 1854094963). Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with no inscriptions. 160 pages. Illustrated. C.S. Forester's much-loved novels portrayed Horatio Hornblower as a dashing hero who came to represent British naval tradition of courage and gallantry - but was he an entirely fictional creation? Bryan thinks not as he shows the many parallels between Hornblower's career and that of a real hero, Admiral Sir James Gordon. Gordon came from a modest background, joined the navy at 11, served more than 75 years, and died an Admiral of the Fleet. An absorbing story by a master of research. 50. Fine/No Jacket.

Keywords: British Naval History 1854094963


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