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A Journal of the Late and Important Blockade and Siege of Gibraltar, From the Twelfth of September 1779, to the Third Day of February 1783: Containing ... Naval and Military Operations; Interspers - Softcover
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The great indulgence ihowo to thefe letters, demand the author's moft warm and grateful acknowledge ments, who feels himfelf' happy in having the opportu nity to Ibdné the nun'ietous patronizers Of his labours, It were needlefs to Offer an apology, after the candid red Ception the work has been favoured with by a generous Public, yet, as many will perufe this Edition, who had not the opportunity of infpeéting the former, it is nea cefl'ary to mention, that at the time of inditing they were not intended for the prey}, nor neither would they have been prefented to the Public, but from te-s peated folieitation.impartuuity prevailed.-the recital of the various occurrences, and momentour cocuu, as they were wrote and felt amidfi: all the rage of war, laurry and confufiou, made their appearance at liver pool in 1784, and experienced a fuccefsful and rapid (ale, notwithftanding their want of that elegance of dic tion, which works of labour and fiudy are embellifhe/d with. This teflimony Of public approbation has in duced the Autbor (the'firfi Writer, and who has not borrowed or copied from other publications) to com tinue them in their original fiile, and to fubmit this Edition to the caudour of his readers, who, it is hoped, will overlook any inaccuracie'r they may meet with, efpecially when they confitler, that a soldier's bu iinefs is discipline, and not literary fame.wccooom.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the Siege of Gibraltar, a pivotal event in eighteenth-century European history. The author, a soldier stationed at Gibraltar during the siege, offers a firsthand account of the daily life, challenges, and anxieties experienced by the British garrison. Through his letters to his brother, the author vividly details the constant bombardment, the scarcity of food, and the constant threat of attack. He also offers a personal perspective on the personalities of the officers and the dynamics within the besieged garrison. The authorââ â¢s insights into the strategic importance of Gibraltar, the challenges of maintaining morale under prolonged siege, and the complexities of warfare in this era are sure to captivate readers interested in military history and the human cost of conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282210144_0
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