{"product_id":"the-battle-of-trafalgar-laurence-hynes-halloran-9781104540722","title":"The Battle Of Trafalgar: A Poem (1806)","description":"The Battle of Trafalgar: A Poem is a historical work written by Laurence Hynes Halloran in 1806. The poem is an epic retelling of the famous naval battle that took place off the coast of Spain in 1805, between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. The poem is divided into 12 cantos and tells the story of the battle from the perspectives of both the British and French\/Spanish fleets. The poem begins with an introduction to the characters involved in the battle, including Admiral Horatio Nelson, who commanded the British fleet, and Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the leader of the French forces. Halloran then goes on to describe the events leading up to the battle, including the British blockade of the French and Spanish fleets in the port of Cadiz. The battle itself is described in great detail, with Halloran painting a vivid picture of the chaos and violence that took place on the high seas. He describes the tactics used by both sides, the bravery of individual sailors, and the devastating impact of the cannon fire. The poem concludes with a tribute to Admiral Nelson, who was killed in the battle. Halloran praises Nelson's leadership and bravery, and describes him as a hero who gave his life for his country. Overall, The Battle of Trafalgar: A Poem is a stirring tribute to one of the most significant naval battles in British history. It combines historical accuracy with poetic language to create a work that is both informative and engaging.To Which Is Added, A Selection Of Fugitive Pieces, Chiefly Written At Sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laurence Hynes Halloran\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 110454072X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781104540722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/10\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Laurence Hynes Halloran","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48484238262527,"sku":"9781104540722","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9d45ee5e-ad90-45ba-a3a6-f5c4b91022ee.jpg?v=1778043198","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-battle-of-trafalgar-laurence-hynes-halloran-9781104540722","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}