Nelson and His Companions in Arms (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) is one of the most popular figures in English history. This 1896 biography looks at the life of the naval hero in the context of his teachers, mentors, friends, foes, and contemporaries—described through various important battles and periods. Meet Lord St. Vincent, Sir Edward Berry, Captain Hardy, Sir John Jervis, and many others.