Steel's naval chronologist of the war : from its commencement in Feb. 1793 to its conclusion in 1801
1969, Facsimile Edition. London : Cornmarket Press. Near fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Not price-clipped. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright and clean. Item #472673
ISBN: 0719120381
Physical description; [5], 113 pages, 6 plates : illustrations, maps, plans ; 15 cm. Notes; Facsimile reprint of the 1st edition, 1803? printed for David Steel at the Navigation-Warehouse, London. Contents; Containing, an account of all the ships of the French, Spanish, Danish, and British navies, lost, taken, or destroyed, during that period, accompanied with accurate narratives of the particular circumstances attendant on each event, and illustrated with engraved plans of the five memorable engagements under Admirals Howe, St Vincent, Duncan, Nelson, and Parker; and a representation of the medal given by his majesty to the meritorious commanders. A complete list of all the privateers taken by Great Britain for the same period; a list of the settlements and colonies captured from the enemy; and a list of commanding officers who lost their lives in the service of their country during the war. To which are added, the preliminaries and definitive treaties of peace; accompanied by contrasted statements of the number and disposition of the British Navy at the beginning and end of the war; a concise statement or recapitulation of the total captures in ships and guns; and a summary of the reciprocal cessions comprehended in the treaties of peace. Subjects; Anglo-French War, 1793-1802. Naval history. Naval operations. Ships. Privateers. Treaties.
Price: €35.00