Robert Southey, English poet laureate and Peer of Lord Admiral Nelson, vividly describes the strong nature of Nelson's character and the atmosphere of his times. Son of a minister, and not of strong body, young Nelson ships off to sea at the ripe age of twelve years old. He becomes ultimately one of the great naval leaders and strategists of all time, and one of England's undisputed revered heroes. electricUmbrella Publishing is proud to bring this masterpiece of British biography, first published in 1843, back into print.