Naval anecdotes: illustrating the character of british seamen, and recording the most impressive examples of their skill, valor, fortitude, and magnaminity, which have occured at various periods, in every quarter of the globe.

This is a volume of stories and anecdotes, many relating to Nelson pre and post Trafalgar including a list of presents he received after the Battle of the Nile with valuations. Also includes comments relating to 'Captain Rutherford ? Hero of Trafalgar', 'Characteristics of a Dutch sailor', 'Treatment of British Sailors held prisoner by Spaniards', 'Short hints to those making long voyages' and 'Admiral Blake and Van Tromp'.