G. A. HENTY Author of ”Under Drake’s Flag”, “The Dash for Khartoum”, “In Greek Waters”, “The Lion of St. Mark”, “Through Russian Snows”, &c. In the annals of British sailors there is no name that should stand higher than that of Lord Cochrane. In some respects he resembled that daring leader and great military genius, the Earl of Peterborough. Both performed feats that most men would have regarded as impossible, both possessed extraordinary personal bravery and exceptional genius for war, and a love for adventure. Both accomplished marvels, and neither was appreciated at his full value by his countrymen, both having a touch of originality that …
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