Horatio Hornblower

"He is the ultimate high-seas hero: a man of unshakable courage, unwavering principles, and extraordinary skill. Joining the Royal Navy at the outset of the bloody Napoleonic Wars, Horatio Hornblower rises quickly from raw recruit to seasoned sailor, and his exploits become the stuff of legend. Includes the following titles: The Duel (1998); and The Fire Ships (1998)."@en
"This eight volume set follows the adventures of Horatio Hornblower during the Napoleonic Wars from his beginnings as a midshipman to his rise to the rank of commander."
"Eight feature-length episodes of the Hornblower television series about a sailor who rises from midshipman to commander in the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars."@en
"From midshipman to commander, experience the thrilling escapades of the ultimate high-seas hero. The collector's edition contains all eight feature-length films."
"Joining the British Royal Navy at the outset of the Napoleonic Wars, the enterprising Horatio Hornblower rises quickly from raw recruit to seasoned sailor, charting a course from the West Indies to the coast of Africa in the name of the Crown. Along the way he encounters roiling sea battles, mutiny, plague, and love, but always proves himself equal to the task."@en
"Based on the stories of swashbuckling action and below-decks intrigue by C.S. Forester. Includes The Duel, The Fire Ships, The Duchess and the Devil, The Wrong War, The Mutiny, Retribution, Loyalty, and Duty. Repackaged."