THE

LIFE OF NELSON.

BY

ROBERT SOUTHEY.

LONDON:

CLARKE, BEETON, AND CO., FLEET STREET.

1853.

210.6.446.

Introduction.

MANY lives of NELSON have been written : one is yet wanting, clear and concise enough to become a manual for the young sailor, which he may carry about with him till he has treasured up the example in his memory and in his heart. In attempting such a work, I shall write the eulogy of our great naval Hero; for the best eulogy of NELSON is the faithful history of his actions,

and the best history that which shall relate them most perspicuously.