By Conduct And Courage

By Conduct and Courage: A Story of the Days of Nelson is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and first published in 1905. The book is set in the late 18th and early 19th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Ned Hearne, who joins the Royal Navy as a midshipman.The story begins with Ned's decision to leave his home and family to pursue a career in the Navy. He quickly learns the ropes aboard his ship and becomes involved in several battles against the French and Spanish navies. Along the way, he befriends a number of fellow sailors, including the ship's captain, who becomes a mentor to him.As the story progresses, Ned becomes more and more involved in the war effort, taking part in daring raids and rescues. He also becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Lucy, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant.The book is filled with action-packed scenes of naval battles, daring rescues, and political intrigue. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life aboard a ship in the 18th century, including the harsh conditions and strict discipline that sailors had to endure.Overall, By Conduct and Courage is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the age of sail and the heroism of the men who fought in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.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.