OF

ADMIRAL SIR SIDNEY SMITH,

K. C. B., &c.

BY

THE AUTHOR OF "RATTLIN THE REEFER," &c.

[ Howard, Edwelme valle Simpers

IN TWG VOLUMES.

VOL. I.

LONDON:

RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET.

Publisher in Ordinary to Her Majesty.

LONDON: IBOTSON AND PALMER, PRINTERS, SAVOY STREET, STRAND.

12/14. (Ruots.) 8/2

CONTENTS

OF

THE FIRST VOLUM E.

CHAPTER I.

Introductory Remarks-The chivalric character of Sir Sid-

ney Smith briefly noticed succinct, account of his

family-An anecdote indicative of his future charac-

ter

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CHAPTER II.

Sir Sidney's first entrance into the Navy-Some reflections

on the early appointments of that period-His various

juvenile services until he was made Post Captain . 16

CHAPTER III.

Sir Sidney enters the Swedish service-The Battle of the

Galleys-The Battle of the 9th and 10th of June-- Anec-

dote of Captain Dennison-Some reflections on British

officers serving foreign powers

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CHAPTER IV.

Enters the Turkish service-Fits out a man-of-war at his

own risk-Gets a reinforcement of seamen at Smyrna-

Joins Lord Hood at Toulon-Some account of the transac-

tions at that place

CHAPTER V.

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Some account of the situation of the British and allied forces

holding Toulon-The attacks of the French-Misconduct

of the Allies-General O'Hara made prisoner-Bonaparte's

account of the transaction-It is resolved to evacuate

Toulon
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CHAPTER VI.

Sir Sidney Smith proceeds on his perilous service-Fires the

arsenals The misconduct, or the treachery, of the

Spaniards Explosion of the powder-ships-He re-em-

barks safelyHis despatch.

·· ··· · CHAPTER VII.

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Appointed to the Diamond-His services on the Channel

station-Attacks two French ships under La Hogue-De-

stroys a French corvette-Attacks a French squadron

which had taken shelter in the Port of Herqui

CHAPTER VIII.

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Sir Sidney Smith's personal appearance at this time-Cuts

out a French lugger near Havre-Is drifted with his

prize up the Seine-With his party is captured-Specu-

lations of the French upon his conduct

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