Originally published in 1806, this work contains a wealth of information on the life of one of Britain's most famous military leaders, Admiral Horatio Nelson. The following passage is from the preface: 'The author claims little merit beyond that which, of right, belongs to a faithful collector and reporter of much authentic intelligence, that had been before widely scattered under the public eye. He hopes, by this faithful miniature representation of Lord Nelson, to correct the defects and mistakes of such miserable sketches as have already appeared, and to furnish an outline to those who may, in future, be inclined to amplify on a subject which affords such boundless space.'

Excerpt from Biographical Memoirs of Lord Viscount Nelson: With Observations, Critical and Explanatory A preface is generally unnecessary, and often impertinent: thatis to say, it is unnecessary to the reader; far otherwise to the author of a book. It is a vehicle, like the armed chariots of old, in which he proudly sits, displaying his own importance and superiority, while the wheels of invective on which it rolls, pass without mercy over those unfortunate wights who have attempted to possess themselves even of the smallest corner of that peculiar province, of which he himself, perhaps, is an impudent usurper. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Life of Nelson is one of Robert Southey’s most influential and bestselling works. This new edition will contain a comprehensive critical apparatus that will make sense of the major issues posed by the text and how it contributes to studies of both Southey and Romanticism. The edition will feature a critical and contextual introduction, which will set out the origins and composition of the text together with its publication history, as well as offer a carefully considered view of the interplay between the Life and other biographies of Nelson, bringing into view the wide array of sources and influences Southey drew from.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.