How to Survive in the Georgian Navy

Name: How to Survive in the Georgian Navy
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781472830876
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A Sailor's Guide

By Bruno Pappalardo

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In How to Survive in the Georgian Navy by Bruno Pappalardo, readers are transported to the thrilling world of the 18th-century British Navy. The book delves into the lives of sailors, highlighting their challenges and daily routines during the age of sail. With detailed accounts based on historical records, it offers an insightful glimpse into naval life during the Georgian era.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by naval history and military tactics of the 18th century. It provides an intriguing exploration of the challenges and adventures faced by sailors in the Georgian Navy, offering rich insights into the period's maritime life. If you enjoy learning about historical naval operations and the lives of sailors during this era, this book will likely capture your interest.

This title is an exploration of a life at sea in the time of Captain Cook and Admiral Nelson, covering topics as wide-ranging as science, exploration, mutiny, and discipline.

A book exploring what it was like to go to sea at the time of Captain Cook and Admiral Nelson.

Description

Using descriptions from contemporary documents and writings, this concise book explores what it was like to be a sailor in the Georgian Navy of the later 18th and early 19th centuries. It looks at how a seaman could join the Royal Navy, including the notorious 'press gangs'; what was meant by 'learning the ropes' — it was just that in fact; and the severe punishments that could be levied for even minor misdemeanours as a result of the Articles of War.

Military tactics, including manning the guns and tactics for fending off pirates are also revealed, as is the problem of maintaining a healthy diet at sea — and the steps that sailors themselves could take to avoid the dreaded scurvy. There is also material on how to spot the signs of an impending mutiny and the kind of scientific observation and experimentation that could be carried out on board.

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How to Survive in the Georgian Navy is praised as an engaging book packed with fascinating facts and figures. It's considered a captivating read for history enthusiasts, offering useful and intriguing insights about the Royal Navy during the Georgian era.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472830876

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 122.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

The National Archives at Kew is the repository for the UK's documentation. A team of specialist archivists will provide advice and support to put this book together in a lively format.