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The True Story of Horatio Hornblower

The True Story of Horatio Hornblower
By Cyril Northcote Parkinson

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Horatio Hornblower was the central character in C.S. Forester's celebrated series of 12 novels set in the age of fighting sail when Britannia ruled the waves. In this fictional biography of Hornblower, Cecil Northcote Parkinson chronicles the rise to eminence of a young Royal Navy officer, from midshipman in 1794 to revered admiral of the fleet in 1847.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #523499 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-09-11
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 280 pages

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About the Author
C. Northcote Parkinson was an eminent historian , journalist and traveller, who promoted the study of naval history with enthusiasm.