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In this novel seventeen-year-old Horatio Hornblower starts his career in England's navy. The year is 1793 and England is at war with France and Spain. He is appointed Midshipman and aspires to become a Lieutenant.
He progresses from being a bullied newbie to becoming an experienced junior officer. His exploits in the ten chapters of this book are sometimes humorous, sometimes brilliant, and too-often violent.
Horatio isn't just a passive learner. He's been trained for the job with considerable e ...more
He progresses from being a bullied newbie to becoming an experienced junior officer. His exploits in the ten chapters of this book are sometimes humorous, sometimes brilliant, and too-often violent.
Horatio isn't just a passive learner. He's been trained for the job with considerable e ...more
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