Edward Codrington (1770 1851) joined the navy at the age of
thirteen. Having narrowly avoided freezing to death in Nova Scotia
three years later, he went on to serve during some of the most
important naval conflicts of his time. This two-volume biography
was first published in 1873, and combines his own accounts with the
research of his daughter Lady Bourchier. Volume 2 opens in 1827 as
the English fleet, now under Codrington's command, faces the Turks
at the battle of Navarino, now seen as a decisive moment in the
struggle for Greek independence. It also includes accounts of the
blockade of the Morea, Codrington's terse exchanges with the
Ottoman commanders, and a vivid portrayal of the devastation that
would ensue should his tactics fail. Structured around the
first-hand accounts in Codrington's own correspondence, this is
both an entertaining read and a useful resource for students of
naval history.
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