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Old 11-08-2009, 03:15 PM   #186
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Originally Posted by alecE View Post
I hope someone can help...

About 25 years ago I read a book about the Spanish Armada. Included in the book was a lengthy quote from the English Admiral's despatch to Queen Elizabeth, which was one of the most perfectly beautiful examples of Elizabethan prose I've ever read.

Can I recall the author or title of the book? Nope.
Can I find it in my public library? Nope.

Any clues gratefully received.
Don't know if this is the one you are thinking of, but please see here.
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