The story of Nelson
Written for children and dedicated to a young friend, this short life of Horatio Nelson follows him from a sickly boyhood in a Norfolk parsonage to the quarterdeck of the Victory at Trafalgar in 1805. In ten chapters Edmund Francis Sellar covers his first ship at twelve, the West Indies, the loss of his eye and his arm, the battles of Cape St. Vincent, the Nile and Copenhagen, the long pursuit of the French fleet and his death at the moment of his greatest victory. The tone is admiring and the anecdotes are the familiar ones. Published with color pictures by Monro S. Orr, it belongs to a series of histories told to children in the Edwardian years. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The story of Nelson
The story of Nelson by Edmund Francis Sellar can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The story of Nelson online?
Yes. The story of Nelson opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The story of Nelson free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The story of Nelson is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The story of Nelson in the public domain?
Yes. The story of Nelson by Edmund Francis Sellar is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The story of Nelson?
About 1 h 29 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The story of Nelson?
The story of Nelson by Edmund Francis Sellar is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
