The Fighting Temeraire: The Battle of Trafalgar and the Ship that Inspired J. M. W. Turner's Most Beloved Painting (The Hearts of Oak Trilogy)
“Sam Willis'sThe Fighting Temeraireis an elegant lament for the vanished warships of the world and an eloquent plea for the preservation of those still afloat… discursive and fascinating… Anyone who has the smallest interest in naval history will treasure this book.” (Wall Street Journal)“Absorbing and enjoyable. Willis is a reliable and readable guide to the naval history embodied in theTemeraire. His book cleverly uses the microcosm of the life story of one ship to reflect the wider narrative of the decades-long struggle between Britain and France for mastery of the seas.” (Sunday Times [London])