Favourite of Fortune: Captain John Quilliam, Trafalgar Hero

by Andrew Lambert, Frank Cowin, Andrew Bond

The Royal Navy of Nelson's time was not short of heroes, nor of outstanding achievements, but even in this crowded field the career of Captain John Quilliam stands out - so often the right man in the right place at the right time, he was justly described by a contemporary as 'a favorite of fortune'.

Born on the Isle of Man 250 years ago, Quilliam has until now evaded detailed study of his extraordinary life. Indeed, while celebrated as a Manx...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399016954
• ISBN13: 9781399016957
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages