The Story of Nelson: also "The Grateful Indian", "The…

Name: The Story of Nelson: also "The Grateful Indian", "The Boatswain's Son"
Author: William Henry Giles Kingston

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Yes — read The Story of Nelson: also "The Grateful Indian", "The Boatswain's Son" by William Henry Giles Kingston in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 17 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A young boy’s dream of the sea leads him to Greenwich Hospital, where stories from Nelson’s old shipmates reveal the bravery and spirit behind England’s greatest naval hero. Dive into tales of courage, adventure, and the making of a legend.

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