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Cochrane: The Fighting Captain: B Format Paperback – 21 Feb. 2002

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The life and exploits of the daring seaman Thomas Cochrane, who rose from midshipman to admiral and was called "the sea wolf" by Napoleon, are so extraordinary that his life reads like a compelling work of fiction. In one sense it became so, for the novelist Patrick O'Brian took Cochrane's exploits and used them as the basis for Jack Aubrey, the main protagonist of naval novels set during the Napoleonic War. His life on land was as colourful and adventurous as on sea. Like O'Brian's Aubrey, he was framed in a Stock Exchange scandal. Sentenced to the pillory, he escaped prison by means of a rope and fled the country to become a mercenary admiral in the service of countries fighting for independence. Off the coast of Chile, Peru, Brazil and Greece, always outnumbered and outgunned, he became a legend of daring and courage - on one occasion chasing the entire Portuguese fleet in a single ship. An innovative tactician, he was the first advocate of onshore guerilla raiding. He promoted the use of explosive-laden ships and counter-intelligence and recommended the use of sulphur gas to the Admiralty.

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368 pages
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English
Publisher

Robinson
Publication date

21 Feb. 2002
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12.6 x 2.11 x 19.8 cm
ISBN-10

1841193984
ISBN-13

978-1841193984
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To those who are drawn to the age and especially to aficionados of O'Brian's work, I would recommend Robert Harvey's Cochrane. --The Times Literary Supplement

An entertaining and compulsive read. --The Sunday Telegraph

a wonderfully readable book....Robert Harvey convincingly argues, it is Cochrane's exploits that give birth to the fictional genre of Napoleonic sea-adventures. --The Independent

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The colourful commander who inspired Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Robinson; New edition (21 Feb. 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1841193984
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1841193984
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.6 x 2.11 x 19.8 cm

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Steve K

One of Britain's Greatest Sea Captains

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 August 2018

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Cochrane is one of my favourite historical characters. He was not just a man of his time, but arguably a man ahead of the times. He waged war in way's that could be readily recognised today. He pursued technical advances. He was prepared to take on the establishment. This book provides a good history. The only reason for not providing 5 Stars is that I would like to have read more about Cochrane's non-war activities, particularly after the establishment forced him out of the Royal Navy. Cochrane is arguably one of the greatest Britains of the last two hundred (or so) years. The more books that appear about his incredible life the better.

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Colin Porter

Brilliant.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2019

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How is it possible for a country to almost expunge such a man fro m the history of these islands.His incredible victories on sea and land are truly amazing.
Unfortunately rubbing up against the establishment of the day contributed to his part downfall.

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Mr J H P Foley

Outstanding read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 March 2019

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A really gripping account of the life of one of Britain's greatest seamen. Lord Thomas Cochrane's exploits provided the background for the fictional Hornblower and Aubrey characters.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 November 2013

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...I did not know much beyond Nelson and Collingwood and I am at a loss to explain why. I went looking for the impossible, a book to match the excitement of our two better known sea masters. I found it... this man can hold his own with Nelson and Collingwood and some. A genuine British hero who was at his best when the odds were against him. One of my Top 10 books - for action and knowledge,

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cristina walker

Mint condition

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2021

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Hardback book. Looks brando new.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 March 2019

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Being a descendant by marriage everything written about Admiral Thomas Cochrane is fascinating.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2014

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This is the third book on Cochrane that I have and know his history very well. Robert Harvey has given a very good account of Cochrane`s life.
Cochrane has not been given the recognition he deserves, the service he gave to his country was outstanding.

The book was delivered very smartly and in very good condition.

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R. C. S. Buckeridge

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2018

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