
The Life and Times of Horatio Hornblower
C. Northcote Parkinson
(Author)Description
Drawn from the Hornblower series as well as from Parkinson's knowledge of the Royal Navy, this classic biography of the popular fictional hero is as entertaining as the C. S. Forester novels themselves.
Product Details
Publisher | McBooks Press |
Publish Date | April 02, 2024 |
Pages | 368 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781493084098 |
Dimensions | 7.8 X 5.1 X 0.8 inches | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
Cyril Northcote Parkinson pursued a distinguished academic career on both sides of the Atlantic and first became famous for "Parkinson's law" that work expands to fill the time allotted to it. Parkinson wrote many books on British politics and economics. His first fictional effort, a "biography" of Horatio Hornblower, met with considerable acclaim and led to the Richard Delancey series. C. Northcote Parkinson died in 1993.
Reviews
Authentic naval adventure . . . full of action.
There is enough here to delight even the most enthusiastic of Hornblower's fans.
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