Lines on the Death of Lord Nelson

Name: Lines on the Death of Lord Nelson
Author: James Parkerson

Lines on the Death of Lord Nelson is a work by James Parkerson that examines the life and death of Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most celebrated naval heroes. Parkerson looks at Nelson's life from his early days as a midshipman in the Royal Navy to his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. He examines Nelson's naval career, his relationships with his crew, and his legacy as one of Britain's greatest naval heroes. Parkerson also looks at the impact of Nelson's death on the British public, and how it affected the nation's morale during the Napoleonic Wars. The book is an insightful look at the life and death of one of Britain's most beloved naval heroes.

By James Parkerson · First published 1806 · Genre: Biography, Historical Fiction, Poetry · 223 words

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The fleets of haughty France and Spain No more will triumph on the main, Though Nelson is no more: Our hero's blood was dearly bought; To conquer them he bravely fought, And died in vict'ry's arms.

'We'll avenge his death,' all seamen cry, 'We'll fight, we'll conquer, or we'll die, And e'er their force deride: Our little ones shall lisp his name, And to acquire a Nelson's fame Shall ever be their pride.'

Before cold death had closed his eyes, Cover'd with wounds, the hero cries, 'Is victory our own?' 'We've conquer'd,' cried the valiant crew. He smiling bade them all adieu, And died without a groan.

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Work type: Poem
Author: James Parkerson
Date: 1806 CE
Language: English
Genres: Biography, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Military History
Length: 223 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Biography — The book is a biography of Lord Nelson, a famous British naval commander who died in battle.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context and is based on the life of a real person.
Poetry — The book is composed of poems written by James Parkerson about the death of Lord Nelson.
Military History — The book focuses on the life and death of a famous military commander, and provides insight into the historical context of the time.