Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-19662019
1810: Captain Horatio Hornblower has been handed H.M.S. SUTHERLAND, the ugliest and least desirable two-decker in the Navy List. Half his crew consists of raw landsmen; he is so short of funds he has been obliged to pawn his best sword; and he must serve under Rear Admiral Leighton - the new husb...