Cochrane: The Fighting Captain Harvey, Robert Summary The life and exploits of the daring seaman Thomas Cochrane, who rose from midshipman to admiral and was called the sea wolf by Napoleon, are so extraordinary that his life reads like a compelling work of fiction. The life and exploits of the daring seaman Thomas Cochrane, who rose from midshipman to admiral and was called the sea wolf by Napoleon, are so extraordinary that his life reads like a compelling work of fiction. In one sense it became so, for the novelist Patrick O'Brian took Cochrane's exploits and used them as the basis for Jack Aubrey, the main protagonist of naval novels set during the Napoleonic War. Perfect for fans of Military, Biography, Historical, Britain, British Historical Military Biographies, War & Espionage Biographies. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 368 pages · Paperback By Harvey, Robert Details ISBN: 9781841193984 Author: Harvey, Robert Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Language: English Publication date: 21 February 2002 Condition: Used – Like New About the authors Harvey, Robert and Robert Harvey · Publisher: Constable More about this book Reviews Cochrane became a household name when in 1800 he took command of the tiny brig, the Speedy, and created mayhem in the Mediterranean earning himself and his crew a fortune in prize money.
