In this gripping tale of turmoil and triumph on the high seas, Horatio Hornblower emerges from his apprenticeship as midshipman to face new responsibilities thrust upon him by the fortunes of war between Napoleon and Spain. Enduring near-mutiny, bloody hand-to-hand combat with Spanish seamen, deck-splintering sea battles, and the violence and horror of life on the fighting ships of the Napoleonic Wars, the young lieutenant distinguishes himself in his first independent command. He also faces an adventure unique in his experience: Maria.
Editorial Reviews
"Lieutenant Hornblower has the swift action and the colorful authenticity of the best of the Forester novels." --Atlantic Monthly
"One of the best....Everyone interested in war, or in human nature, should read this fascinating tale." --Times Literary Supplement (London)
"A fine tale of the sea, to be ranked with the best of its kind." --New York Times
"Sound history, absorbing adventure, and spanking good writing." --Chicago Tribune
About the Author
C.S. Forester (1899-1966) wrote many highly acclaimed novels, including the eleven-volume Hornblower saga and The African Queen.
