Memoir of the Life of Admiral Sir Edward Codrington

Name: Memoir of the Life of Admiral Sir Edward Codrington
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ISBN: 9781108044646

ISBN-10: 1108044646

ISBN-13: 9781108044646

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Authors: Edward Codrington, Jane Bourchier

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Edward Codrington (1770-1851) joined the navy at the age of thirteen. Having narrowly avoided freezing to death in Nova Scotia three years later, he went on to serve during some of the most important naval conflicts of his time. This two-volume biography was first published in 1873, and combines his own accounts with the research of his daughter Lady Bourchier. Volume 2 opens in 1827 as the English fleet, now under Codrington's command, faces the Turks at the battle of Navarino, now seen as a decisive moment in the struggle for Greek independence. It also includes accounts of the blockade of the Morea, Codrington's terse exchanges with the Ottoman commanders, and a vivid portrayal of the…

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List price: $71.95
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 3/8/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 644
Size: 5.51" wide x 8.50" long x 1.42" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English




September 22 to October 16, 1827. The French Admiral having arrived, the two Admirals send joint letter to Ibrahim



October 16 to 24. The three Admirals' warning to Ibrahim



October 25 to December 29. Combined fleets leave Navarin



January 6 to February 28, 1828



March 3 to April 20. W. J. C.'s letters about mission to Egypt



April 20 to June 19. House of Commons, Greek slaves, Peel's speech



June 22 to July 25. Note by W. J. C.



July 25 to August 18. The three Admirals at Zante



August 21 to September 9. Sir E. C. writes his defence against the charges



September 11, 1828, to October 24, 1831. Return to England



December 1831, to November 1839. Election for Devonport



November 1839 to April 1851. Speech on behalf of the Navy in the House of Commons