I have the two volume:
The Life of Admiral Lord Nelson, KB
By The Rev.James Stanier Clatke,F.R.S.
& John M’Arthur, Esq. LL.D.
Printed by Bensley, Bolt Court, Fleet Street
For: T. Cadell and W. Miller, Albemarle Street
1809
I would appreciate an opportunity to hear from anyone who can offer a
knowledgeable opinion, as to the significance of this work on the Nelson
Legacy.
As a boy in a naval prep school, I took great interest in Lord Nelson and
the traditions of the Royal Navy. There is no doubt this influenced my drive to
become a U.S. Naval Officer and Naval Aviator.
I am planning to donate these books (in a protective display case) to the
existing “Nelson Corner” in my old school (Admiral Farragut Academy).
Additionally, I have several contemporary books on Nelson for the cadets
to check out from the school library.
My thought is that history is "our life story”, and offers us an opportunity
to see what other individuals have done with their lives. Our youth can
identify with role models and realistically modify their own course in life,
with their knowledge of those they admire.
Thank you,
George Rodgers
georgerodgers@comcast.net