Far Distant Ships

[JimBlkHwk]

Rob,

I actually just finished reading this myself a few weeks ago. Agree with your review, very interesting and insightful read. I woul have appreciated a little more detail in the last chapter that dealt.withthe logistics of victualling ships on the blockade, but surethere are more resources for that. I felt that some chapters may have focused too much on a single source (at least in his citations), but in it's entirety a great book that brings together many sources in a coherent narrative.

Regards,
James

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Rob,

I woul have appreciated a little more detail in the last chapter that dealt.with the logistics of victualling ships on the blockade, but sure there are more resources for that. I felt that some chapters may have focused too much on a single source (at least in his citations),
Regards,
James

Hi James.
I agree entirely with your critique. I did not mention the victualling because my interests were mainly in the cut and thrust of the protagonists both French and between our commanders and their compatriots both in the fleet and at the Admiralty. His sources were a bit lean in some areas and this could be examined from other angles too if we had the time to do it. I'm afraid that at my age time is not a resource of which I have a lot remaining. I will have to pass on that one, but well flagged up sir. Your criticism is a much valid addition to my review.
Thanks.
Rob.