The Life Of John Jervis Admiral Lord St Vincent

Author : Captain W. V. Anson R.N.
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 292 pages
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Release : 2012-05-01
Category : History
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The Life of John Jervis – Admiral Lord St Vincent by Captain W. V. Anson R.N. Pdf

Amongst the heroic figures of the Royal Navy of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars; Admiral Nelson stands out from a number of great men. Without Lord St. Vincent, it is difficult to imagine how Horatio Nelson would have been afforded the latitude he needed for his victories. Before Nelson flew his pennant in the Victory, Sir John Jervis would lead that ship and his squadron, of which Nelson was a conspicuous part, to huge success at the battle of Cape St. Vincent that would earn Jervis his earldom. John Jervis ran away to join the Navy at the tender age of 13. After much time spent on board ships in the Caribbean, he worked his way up the ladder of promotion - from seaman to first lieutenant - before he was assigned to the expedition under General Wolfe to Canada, during which he impressed all with his conduct. At the outbreak of the wars with France, Sir John Jervis was a vice-admiral of long service and huge experience, his various postings around the fleet - along with his crowning achievement at the battle of St. Vincent - all captured in this biography. Although greatly outnumbered, his determination to bring the enemy to battle was the foundation of the aggressive self-confidence carried by the Royal Navy for many years to come. Stern disciplinarian when confronted by mutiny in the fleet, he nevertheless had a softer side which was indulged when he saw a deserving case of a man in dire straits. On his elevation to the post of First Lord of the Admiralty, his determination to improve the efficiency of the Navy and the lot of the common sailor gained him a great reputation among the Navy of the day. A first-rate biography. Illustrations – 10 portraits and 4 battle plans.

Author : Walter Vernon Anson
Publisher : London : J. Murray, 19l3.
Page : 434 pages
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Release : 1913
Category : Admirals
ISBN : UOM:39015074812556

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The Life of John Jervis by Walter Vernon Anson Pdf

Author : Walter V. Anson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
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Release : 2015-08-08
Category : History
ISBN : 1332498809

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The Life of John Jervis, Admiral Lord St. Vincent (Classic Reprint) by Walter V. Anson Pdf

Excerpt from The Life of John Jervis, Admiral Lord St. Vincent The very name of St. Vincent seems to be associated with the word "discipline." History is full of instances where, in strenuous and difficult times, when every one is looking for the one man capable of dealing with the situation to appear, he suddenly steps on to the stage. In the latter part of the eighteenth century a man of a stern and unbending nature was wanted in the English Navy; a man who could mould the characters of brave but very rough men, many of whom had been forced into a sea-life against their will, and transform them into the fine fighting material and splendid seamen they eventually became. Put into the Navy by Anson, who was a Staffordshire man like himself, John Jervis started with nothing to help him beyond Anson's nomination, and a letter afterwards, asking Saunders to look after him; and it was by sheer hard work and ability that he rose to the position he ultimately held. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Walter Vernon Anson
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The Life of John Jervis Admiral Lord St. Vincent by Walter Vernon Anson Pdf

The life of John Jervis, Admiral Lord St. Vincent is a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in British naval history. From his early years as a cadet to his triumphant leadership during the Napoleonic Wars, Jervis's life was one of adventure, danger, and heroism. A must-read for anyone interested in naval history or the larger-than-life figures who shaped it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Walter Vernon 1855 Anson
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 430 pages
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Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1363650777

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LIFE OF JOHN JERVIS ADMIRAL LO by Walter Vernon 1855 Anson Pdf

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Author : Walter Vernon Anson,John Jervis St Vincent
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 414 pages
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Release : 2016-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1355845564

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The Life of John Jervis, Admiral Lord St. Vincent; by Walter Vernon Anson,John Jervis St Vincent Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : James D.G. Davidson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844681846

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Admiral Lord St. Vincent: Saint or Tyrant? by James D.G. Davidson Pdf

This biography of John Jervis, who became Admiral Lord Vincent, makes compelling reading. It throws an oblique light on Nelsons personality. St Vincent, who was born twenty-three years before Nelson, and survived for eighteen years after Trafalgar, fundamentally influenced the younger mans career despite the two men being diametrically different characters. Yet without him, Nelsons genius might have been submerged by professional jealousy or emotional fragility.It was St Vincents strategy and preparation which positioned Nelson to win his three famous victories, but St Vincent himself made vital contributions not only to the defeat of Napoleon but to the well-being of the Royal Navy. Before he became First Lord of the Admiralty, the Navy had been severely weakened by corruption in the dockyards, nepotism in appointments and the appalling conditions under which the seamen lived and worked.St Vincent deserves the profound gratitude of the Nation; not only for enabling Nelson to exercise his tactical brilliance, but also for the role he played in preventing Napoleon from invading the British Isles.

Author : Edward Pelham Brenton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : History
ISBN : OXFORD:590113691

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Life and correspondence of John, earl of St. Vincent by Edward Pelham Brenton Pdf

Author : Edward Pelham Brenton
Publisher : London : H. Colburn
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Admirals
ISBN : UCAL:B4009427

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Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, G.C.B., Admiral of The Fleet, &c. &c. &c by Edward Pelham Brenton Pdf

Author : Jedediah Stephens Tucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1844
Category : Admirals
ISBN : UOM:39015063787959

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Memoirs of Admiral the Right Hon[orabl]e the Earl of St. Vincent ... by Jedediah Stephens Tucker Pdf

Author : Edward Pelham Brenton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015063799921

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Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent by Edward Pelham Brenton Pdf

Author : William Milbourne James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Admirals
ISBN : OCLC:1434670495

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Old Oak: the Life of John Jervis, Earl of St. Vincent by William Milbourne James Pdf

Author : Captain Edward Pelham Brenton R.N.
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 267 pages
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Release : 2012-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781908902306

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Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St Vincent, G.C.B by Captain Edward Pelham Brenton R.N. Pdf

Earl St. Vincent was not only an excellent administrator, a fine sailor and undaunted defender of the Royal Navy. He was also eclipsed in the tomes of history by his more famous protégé, Lord Nelson. Sir John Jervis had served for many years with distinction before Nelson’s birth; defending Jamaica from privateers and pirates, distinguishing himself during the Seven Years war and War of American Independence. This two-volume biography by Captain Brenton, a contemporary (albeit junior) of both naval heroes, goes some way to fixing the void in the record of Earl St Vincent. The biography includes much of the original documentation and letters of the period when the invasion of the British isles was a real possibility as the French and Spanish turned from enemies to allies and joined their naval might together. At that time Sir John Jervis was in command of squadrons in the Channel, as he had been beforehand in the Mediterrean, enforcing a blockade that strangled the commerce of Spain and France. During those times that ships escaped port, Jervis and his subordinates hunted them without mercy, the most striking example being the battle of St. Vincent. Although outnumbered by his Spanish opponents, Sir John led fifteen of his ships on. The following anecdote is told of the initial contact before the battle: "There are eight sail of the line, Sir John" "Very well, sir" "There are twenty sail of the line, Sir John" "Very well, sir" "There are twenty five sail of the line, Sir John" "Very well, sir" "There are twenty seven sail of the line, Sir John" "Enough, sir, no more of that; the die is cast, and if there are fifty sail I will go through them" His entry in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography states that — "His importance lies in his being the organizer of victories; the creator of well-equipped, highly efficient fleets; and in training a school of officers as professional, energetic, and devoted to the service as himself." An excellent and detailed read. Author — Captain Edward Pelham Brenton R.N. (1770-1844)

Author : Edward Pelham BRENTON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023602786

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Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, etc. [With a portrait.] by Edward Pelham BRENTON Pdf

Author : Edward Pelham Brenton,John Jervis
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0341780928

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Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent, Admiral of the Fleet by Edward Pelham Brenton,John Jervis Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.