Sea Battles in the Age of Sail - Grant, James
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James Grant (1822-1887) was a Scottish author. Grant was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was a distant relation of Sir Walter Scott. He was a prolific author, writing some 90 books, including many yellow-backs. Titles included Adventures of an Aide-de-camp, One of 'The Six Hundred', The Scottish Musketeers and The Scottish Cavalier. Sea Battles In The Age Of Sail collects Grants work on the subject of sea warfare, from Francis Drake to Trafalgar. The book contains illustrations and remarkably detailed accounts of key battles and historically defining strategies.

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James Grant (1822-1887) was a Scottish author. Grant was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and was a distant relation of Sir Walter Scott. He was a prolific author, writing some 90 books, including many yellow-backs. Titles included Adventures of an Aide-de-camp, One of 'The Six Hundred', The Scottish Musketeers and The Scottish Cavalier. Sea Battles In The Age Of Sail collects Grants work on the subject of sea warfare, from Francis Drake to Trafalgar. The book contains illustrations and remarkably detailed accounts of key battles and historically defining strategies.
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James Grant, born on August 1, 1822, changed into a Scottish creator famend for his prolific contributions to literature, specially within the genres of historic fiction, journey, and military narratives. His early years had been steeped in a navy environment due to his father's profession in the British navy, which significantly stimulated Grant's writing. Grant s literary profession flourished at some stage in the 19th century, marked via a high-quality output of extra than 90 novels, regularly published under various pseudonyms inclusive of Harry Gringo and Lawrence L. Lynch. His works were recognized for his or her bright portrayal of navy life, regularly drawing from his firsthand reviews and historic activities. "Adventures of an Aide-de-Camp" is certainly one of his remarkable works, depicting memories of navy adventures and reflecting Grant's intimate information of military existence. His writing style changed into characterized via particular descriptions, intricate plots, and a penchant for ancient accuracy, making his narratives compelling and engaging. Grant's literary achievements solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in nineteenth-century literature, and his have an impact on at the style of military fiction stays huge to this day. He continued to jot down and publish till his passing on May 5, 1887, leaving in the back of a wealthy legacy of gripping storytelling and historic insight.