Admiral Duncan (1898)

Admiral Duncan is a historical novel written by Robert Adam Philips Haldane Camperdown and published in 1898. The book tells the story of Admiral Adam Duncan, a British naval commander who played a crucial role in the Battle of Camperdown during the French Revolutionary Wars. The novel follows Duncan's early life, his rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy, and his eventual command of the North Sea Fleet. It also explores his personal relationships, including his marriage to Lady Mary Forester and his friendship with William Pitt the Younger. The book is a vivid portrayal of naval warfare and the political and social climate of late 18th-century Britain. It provides a detailed account of the Battle of Camperdown, which was a decisive victory for the British and helped secure their dominance of the seas during the Napoleonic Wars. Overall, Admiral Duncan is a gripping historical novel that offers an engaging glimpse into the life of one of Britain's greatest naval heroes.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.