Hornblower and the Atropos

4.0 avg 41 votes

About this book

In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Her first assignment under Hornblower's command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson. Soon Atropos is part of the Mediterranean fleet's harassment of Napoleon, recovering treasure that lies deep in Turkish waters and boldly challenging a Spanish frigate several times her size. At the center of each adventure is Hornblower, Forester' s most inspired creation, whose blend of cautious preparation and spirited execution dazzles friend and foe alike. - Back cover.

4.0 ★★★★☆ average of 3 sources · 41 votes
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4.0/5 · 41 readers · 411 pages · ≈ 7 h 37 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Hornblower and the Atropos?

About ≈ 7 h 37 m — 411 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mHornblower and the Atropos~7 h 37 m

How many pages is Hornblower and the Atropos?

411 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Hornblower and the Atropos411

What genre is Hornblower and the Atropos?

It sits on the Fiction shelves.

Is Hornblower and the Atropos in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Where does Hornblower and the Atropos take place?

It is set in Great Britain during 19th century, Siglo XIX.

Who wrote Hornblower and the Atropos?

C.S. Forester.

Where can I read Hornblower and the Atropos online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting Great Britain Time period 19th centurySiglo XIX
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