A Sailor of King George

By Frederick Hoffman

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience high-seas battles, emotional goodbyes, and the thrill of camaraderie as a young man becomes a seasoned sailor during the age of King George.

Genres

History - British History - General

Released

2008-12-13

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Summary

"A Sailor of King George" by Frederick Hoffman is a recounting of naval service during the Napoleonic Wars from 1793 to 1814. The story pulls directly from Captain Hoffman's journals, and it's filled with high seas action, the everyday realities of British warships, and the camaraderie among sailors of the time. The story includes dangers, emotional farewells, evading enemy frigates, and navigating treacherous waters that all make up Captain Hoffman's journey from the start of his naval career after joining H.M.S. "Blonde". Readers get a look into thrilling naval engagements that defined a generation and the personal experiences of sailors serving under King George, where they will enjoy the humor mixed with the dangers.