Name: Nelsons Purse
SKU: msc9
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Nelsons Purse

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Published by Bantam Press, 2004, hardcover, illustrated, index, 424 pages, slight marks to dust jacket, otherwise condition: basically as new.

In my recent quest to learn more about the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson, I came across this amazing true story of the discovery of a collection of Nelsons possessions, owned by the descendants of Alexander Davison, a man who negotiated prize compensations for captured ships and was Nelsons close friend. In addition to jeweled decorations, awards, and swords, the treasure trove included correspondences to Davison from Nelson, his wife, Fanny, and mistress, Lady Emma Hamilton. The later portions of the book cover Nelsons funeral and what happened afterward in the lives of his family and friends.

Downer, an antiques expert associated with Sothebys, was called in to evaluate these possessions. He has done a magnificent job of reconstructing portions of Nelsons life from these letters. He weaves together these discoveries with known information and other primary sources. The result is a portrayal of the personal life of a historical figure. In many non-fiction books, it is difficult to get a feeling for the person, but in this case, it is one of the highlights of the book.

The reader obtains a good idea of Nelsons life, which was full of drama. He had an estranged wife and a mistress. He and his wife entertained his mistress and her husband and escorted them around town. His agent got into legal trouble and went to prison. Nelson seemed almost obsessed with prize monies from captured ships. He also comes across as a courageous patriot, doing his duty for king and country. This book provides a realistic portrait of an individual a hero replete with flaws and strengths.

It is part biography and part piecing together the provenance of the artifacts found in the Davison familys possessions. The sources are documented and footnoted. It contains supplemental material photos of paintings, drawings, treasures, correspondences, and news of the time. I found it fascinating.

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