Description |
1 online resource (xii, 256 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology |
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New perspectives on maritime history and nautical archaeology.
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Contents |
Table of Contents; Introduction: "A man of rank in society" 1; Figures and Maps x; Foreword xi; Preface and Acknowledgments xiii; 1. "My liking the sea very well": Education and Advancement-His EarlyNaval Career (1746-82) 4; 2. "If I were well it would be a wonder": Personal and Career Prospects(1774-94) 25; 3. "Things go remarkably well": From the Cape of Good Hope to Mutiny(1794-97) 41; 4. "Reflecting on human events and their uncertainty": Escaping the Stigmaof an Affront (1797-99) 62; 5. "I am a great loser": Keith in the Western Mediterranean (1800) 80 |
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6. "An arduous task to perform": Keith and the Egyptian Campaign (1801)1017. "Such times require the ablest men that can be got": Keith in the NorthSea (1803-7) 124; 8. "I lead a disagreeable life": Command of the Channel Fleet (1812-14)149; 9. "I am doing my best to nab Nap!": The Fates of Keith and Napoleon(1815-23) 167; Conclusion: "He has generally stood high in estimation, as an officer" 181; Abbreviations 189; Notes 191; Bibliography 227; Index 241 |
Summary |
McCranie's book is the first modern biography of Keith, who learned the art of commanding single ships and small squadrons during the American Revolution. Keith eventually commanded four major fleets--the Eastern Seas, the Mediterranean, the North Sea, and the Channel |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-240) and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Elphinstone, George Keith, 1746-1823.
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SUBJECT |
Elphinstone, George Keith, 1746-1823 fast |
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Admirals -- Great Britain -- Biography
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Historical.
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HISTORY.
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Admirals
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SUBJECT |
Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 18th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056846
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Great Britain -- History, Naval -- 19th century.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056847
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Great Britain
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Genre/Form |
Biographies
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Naval history
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2005056303 |
ISBN |
9780813036311 |
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0813036313 |
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