16807 London. 1955. The Batchworth Press. Reprint of the 1906 original edited by the Navy Records Society. XVI, 200 PP plus 10 pages with 10 b/w illust. Fp: The old commodore (caricature of Rear-Admiral Pasley). Cloth cover, dj. Very good. 22.4 x 14.2. Autobiography of the author, describing the wooden world of the Midshipman's berth and the Lieutenant's ward room. He served in the Navy under sail at the time of Admirals Rodney and Nelson, but did not see much action at sea. $40.00AUD
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