Russell, a popular author of nautical novels and short tales, wrote a full length biography of Nelson. For this book, he pulled the best action-packed stories from Nelson's life and applied his novelist's skill to bring thrills to laymen. If you like O'Brian, here is the real thing. Originally published in 1897. Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, 2005. Hb, Dj. Pub at $29.95. NEW. $15.00