Books by James Stanier Clarke

James Stanier Clarke (c.1766-1834) was a chaplain and naval author. This volume, first published in 1803, contains Clarke's study of early navigational methods and naval history. Arranged chronologically according to civilisation or country, this volume describes the navigational methods and discoveries of early Mediterranean societies until 1498.

Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805) is considered one of the greatest commanders in British naval history. This biography, published in 1809 with the approval of Lord Nelson's family, ran into many editions and is now reissued from the 1840 version. Volume 1 covers Nelson's life up to 1797.