The Greenwich Pensioners V1 (1838)

von Lieutenant Hatchway

308 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""The Greenwich Pensioners V1"" is a historical book written by Lieutenant Hatchway and first published in 1838. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of the Greenwich Pensioners, who were retired sailors and marines from the British Navy. The author explores the history of the Greenwich Hospital, which was established in the 17th century to provide care and support to injured and disabled sailors. The book also delves into the personal stories of the Greenwich Pensioners, including their experiences at sea and their struggles to adjust to civilian life after retirement. Through the author's vivid descriptions and anecdotes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by these brave men and the impact of their service on their lives. Overall, ""The Greenwich Pensioners V1"" is a fascinating historical account that sheds light on the lives of retired sailors and the importance of their service to the British Navy.In Three Volumes.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120963666
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.02.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC