By conduct and courage, a story of the days of Nelson

About “By conduct and courage, a story of the days of Nelson”

The book follows Will Gilmore, a young man from the village of Scarcombe, who joins the Royal Navy as a ship's boy despite the local industries of fishing and smuggling. His naval career progresses rapidly after distinguishing himself in battle against the French, leading to promotions and involvement in several key engagements, including the Battle of Cape St. Vincent and the Battle of Camperdown, as well as encounters with pirates and multiple escapes from enemy capture, culminating in his service under Admiral Horatio Nelson.