The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower C. Northcote Parkinson

Name: The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower By C. Northcote Parkinson
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The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower by C. Northcote Parkinson

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Drawn from the Hornblower series as well from Parkinson's knowledge of the Royal Navy, this classic biography of the popular fictional hereo is as entertaining as the C.S. Forester novels themselves.

The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower Summary

The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower: A Biography of C.S. Forester's Famous Naval Hero by C. Northcote Parkinson

Many know of Horatio Hornblower's exploits during the Napoleonic Wars through the novels of C.S. Forester, but how many know the true Hornblower-the man who rose from Midshipman to Admiral of the British Fleet? Using Hornblower family papers discovered in the 1970s, C. Northcote Parkinson has set the record straight in this authoritative biography.

The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower Reviews

There is enough here to delight even the most enthusiastic of Hornblower's fans. -- The Los Angeles Times
Authentic naval adventure . . . full of action. -- Sunday Times

About C. Northcote Parkinson

Cyril Northcote Parkinson pursued a distinguished academic career on both sides of the Atlantic and first became famous for Parkinson's Law-work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Parkinson wrote many books on British politics and economics. His first fictional effort, a biography of Horatio Hornblower, met with considerable acclaim and led to the Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.

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GOR003655480

ISBN 13

9781590130650

ISBN 10

1590130650

Title

The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower: A Biography of C.S. Forester's Famous Naval Hero by C. Northcote Parkinson

Author

C. Northcote Parkinson

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Globe Pequot Press

Year published

20050501

Number of pages

368

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us