I've heard of this Augustus! He was also Elector of Saxony and J.S.Bach visited him and presented him with the first movements of the B Minor Mass and gained the title of Court Composer.
Now we're getting into territory more familiar to me. Portobello Road, the antiques market! Vernon, "Old Grog" - I think it was during this campaign that he introduced rum to the navy. And, as I learnt only in the last few years, it was after his commanding officer that George Washington's naval brother named the family estate. I guess you knew all that, but why not bring it to mind?!
I'll be trying not to be full of useless information about the next chapter because of the Patrick O'Brian treatment of Anson's voyage.
An amazing voyage, wonderful endurance. Though, surprisingly for me, it didn't also turn out to be one of discovery. "The Golden Ocean" was a book for young readers and I remember less than I had expected - the Manila Galleon, teeth falling out from scurvy and a few jokes. Sorry!
PL OK. So interesting for me because he simplifies the complexities so that I can relate them to snippets of C18 history that I've already picked up here at Librivox.
I was interested in The Battle of Dettingen because of the "Dettingen Te Deum" which, I was delighted to see, the author mentions. Do you know it? I sang it once and the final chorus was so thrilling that I'll post a link anyway:
Thank you for the link and the PL!
It is Handel and triumphant, lucky you to have sung it!
Imagine having a guy like Handel writing the soundtrack for your deeds.
Staying safe and wishing the same for you,
Pam
"Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm."