The book ""Life and Correspondence of John, Earl of St. Vincent V2: Admiral of the Fleet"" is a biography written by Edward Pelham Brenton. It chronicles the life of John Jervis, who became the first Earl of St. Vincent and was a prominent figure in the British Navy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The book covers Jervis' early life, his entry into the Navy, and his rise through the ranks to become a respected admiral. It also details...