Hornblower And The Hotspur (1st Edition)
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Hornblower and the Hotspur C.S. Forester This is the 1962 first edition of the Hornblower story "Hornblower and the Hotspur. It is the third book in the series chronologically, but the tenth by order of publication. Newly married Hornblower been promoted commander into HM sloop Hotspur as the fragile Peace of Amiens is breaking down and Britain is re-arming for a new war with France under Napoleon Bonaparte. Hotspur reconnoitres the approaches to the French naval base of Brest. Hornblower's restlessness and perfectionism prompts him to lead attacks and landing parties. He defeats a French attempt to break the blockade to send troops to Ireland. Hornblower is recommended for promotion to post captain as one of the final acts of the retiring Commander-in-Chief of the Channel Fleet. The book is in good condition. The boards spine and binding are in very good condition, the pages are clean and clear. The dust jacket is whole with some shelf wear at the top and bottom. The owner's name and a dedication is found on the fly leaf.
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