The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower A Biography of C.S. Forester’s Famous Naval Hero
The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower: A Biography of C.S. Forester’s Famous Naval Hero by C. Northcote Parkinson is published by Globe Pequot Publishing and was released on May 1, 2005. This 368-page biography explores the life of Horatio Hornblower, a character well-known from C.S. Forester’s novels, detailing his journey from midshipman to admiral of the British Fleet. Utilizing Hornblower family papers uncovered in the 1970s, Parkinson aims to present an accurate portrayal of the man behind the fictional exploits.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that blends historical facts with insights into the Royal Navy, providing a comprehensive view of Hornblower’s life and times. This biography not only sheds light on the character’s adventures during the Napoleonic Wars but also delves into the personal and professional experiences that shaped him. With its focus on biographical and historical elements, this work offers a unique perspective on a beloved figure in naval fiction.
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Many know of Horatio Hornblower’s exploits during the Napoleonic Wars through the novels of C.S. Forester, but how many know the true Hornblower – the man who rose from midshipman to admiral of the British Fleet? Using Hornblower family papers discovered in the 1970s, C. Northcote Parkinson has set the record straight in this authoritative biography. Drawn from the Hornblower series as well as from Parkinson’s knowledge of the Royal Navy, this account of the popular fictional hero is as entertaining as the C.S. Forester novels themselves.
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