I am at the moment reading this, which was one of Hornblowers favourite books. It was, though I cannot check ,listed as part of his cabin stores when he took...
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LOL! And what an interesting coincidence that this happened in Cardiff, Wales (hometown of Hornblower actor, Ioan Gruffudd)! Thanks for the link (and the...
In a message dated 7/12/2006 2:52:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... The swelling tapioca — enough to serve a million plates — could buckle the ship's steel...
We're talking about inheriting British titles in the ealry 1800's...let's say a member of the British aristocracy dies without issue but has an acknowledged...
... IANAA* but by my understanding the acknowledged half-brother might inherit property but not the title. -- Martinus Scriblerus scripsit * I Am Not An...
That could work. He's gong to be given his own title by the king at the end of the Napoleanic War anyway. Thank you Martinus. So, now I'm curious...would the...
Most patents of nobility read "heirs male of his body" so I guess the case could be made. The House of Lords would decide the question, I think. Only a very...
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You're incredibly sweet to do that and thank you. Like many of my esoteric questions, this is for my much maligned bodice ripper and the resolution of chapter...
... See Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hereditary_peer#Inheritance_of_titles "The mode of inheritance of an hereditary peerage is determined by the ...
Bottom line...basically if you're illegitimate (unless you're in Scotland and your parents get married at some point), you're shit out of luck with Dad's...
Okay, I should know this. I really should--my grandfather was an undertaker. Alas, he's not here to ask. It's the bodice ripper again; its 1804 and two...
coming out of the closet again for this! You must keep in mind that there are no telephones, satellite comms etc. the only communications the navy had were the...
Thank you for cracking open that closet door, James (which happens to be my son's name as well). These ook ike they have potential and I'll give them a closer...
I went to the second site James reccomended. It's The Museum Of Funeral Customs (who knew?). I couldn't help myself...they have a gift shop. The chocolate...
Beth I'm glad to hear you're still plugging along! I'm trying to polish up my fantasy/romance so I can get to the 4 other sf/f books impatiently waiting to be...
Thank you, Alley...chapter 19 out of 20 and in the home stretch. My plans? My divorce was just finalized (and this is a good thing, believe me--I shan't bore...
Hey Beth, Congrats on the divorce! I partied big time when mine was finalized. Course, reality set in soon LOL. Let me know all about your little tropical...
Thank you, Alley---I've been away from my computer and so just saw your message. In fact we shall be finally completely finished when the now listed house...
Reminder from the Calendar of Hornblower-L http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hornblower-L/cal Hornblower's Birthday Tuesday July 4, 2006 All Day (This event...
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Hey folks, Not long ago, The History Channel had a special, "True Caribbean Pirates," to coincide with the release of Disney's latest Johnny Depp pirate flick....
There is no such thing as the Royal Army. It has always been the British Army Infantrywere often called Redcoats as the majority wore a red uniform jacket. The...
_____ From: Hornblower-L@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Hornblower-L@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of James Goddard so we have the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force but the...
Not all Corps have the designation Royal, Tony. To Learn more here's some websites for you all http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/lists/bargts.htm British...
Dear Henry I didn't see the documentary, and I wish I could remember the source, so I could offer a reference, but the Royal Navy didn't have a uniform for...
