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A monkey wearing spectacles reads the Times newspaper, with the Examiner under his arm, sitting beside a globe. Etching by T. Landseer, 1827.
Landseer, Thomas, 1795-1880.Date: 1 December 1827Reference: 16104i- Books
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An account of the present state of Egypt. Containing; its situtation, extent and divisions; rivers, bays, harbours and capes; climate, diseases, air, soil and productions; chief towns, population, manners, customs, and a description of the various inhabitants ... Compile by John Remmey, with occasional notes. To which is added, an appendix, containing an authentic and impartial account of the naval action in the road of Aboukir ... The whole illustrated by a map of Egypt and part of Syria, from the latest and best authorities.
Remmey, John.Date: 1799- Books
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A narrative of the proceedings of His Majesty's fleet in the Mediterranean, and the combined fleets of France and Spain, from the year 1741 to March 1744. Including An accurate Account of the late Fight near Toulon, and the Causes of our Miscarriage: The Lines of Battle on both Sides: Plans of Villa Franca, Naples, Hieres Bay, Toulon, Gibraltar, and Cadiz: Also The French Admiral's Journal. The third edition, with notes, Original Papers, Letters, many useful Observations, and Admiral Vernon's additional Signals, greatly wanted on the late Occasion, never printed before.
Mathews, Thomas, 1676-1751.Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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The trials at large, taken at the Court-Martial, held upon Henry Page, Charles Davids, William Griffiths, and Cornelius Smelt, Lieutenants on board the Dorsetshire, commanded by Captain George Burrish. Also upon Capt. George Burrish, on board the London, from the 24th of September, to the 9th of October, 1745. Being an enquiry into the conduct of the said gentleman in the late engagement in the mediterranean on the 11th of February 1743, under the the command of Adml. Mathews. To which is prefixed, the English, Spanish, and French lines of battle, with a * to the officers that are to be try'd.
Page, Henry.Date: 1745- Archives and manuscripts
Burnett, Sir William (1779-1861)
Burnett, Sir William, 1779-1861.Date: 1814Reference: MS.1421- Books
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A new military dictionary: or, the field of war. Containing a particular and Circumstantial account of the most remarkable battles, sieges, bombardments, and expeditions, Whether by Sea or Land. Such as relate to Great Britain and her dependencies, Deduced From the Descent of Julius Caesar to the Present Time. and Those that regard the continent of Europe, Traced From The Reign of Charlemagne, beginning with the Ninth Century. Including Anecdotes of the Lives, Military and Naval Transactions of the most celebrated Admirals, Generals, Captains, &c. who have distinguished themselves in the Service of their Country. To which is added, an Essay on fortification: and a table, explaining the Military and Naval Terms of Art. Compiled from the best Authorities and most approved Authors. By a military gentleman. Illustrated with a great Number of elegant Copper-Plates, Heads of the Admirals and Generals, Plans of Battles, Maps, &c.
Almon, John, 1737-1805.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Digital Images
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Condition of British ships and fate of prizes after Trafalgar
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Condition of British ships and fate of prizes after Trafalgar
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Ashanti War, Ghana, 1874: a wounded officer of the 42nd Highlanders being carried to a field hospital. Wood engraving after Melton Prior, 1874.
Prior, Melton, 1845-1910.Date: 1874Reference: 20784i- Pictures
Three doctors converge around John Pitt, 2nd earl of Chatham, as their patient; representing the embarrassment of the failed Walcheren Expedition in Flanders. Coloured etching by C. Williams, 1809.
Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830.Date: September 1809Reference: 12203i- Pictures
Philips van Almonde. Etching by G. Valck, 170-.
Valck, G. (Gerard), 1651-1726.Date: [between 1700 and 1709?]Reference: 810779i- Books
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A system of camp-discipline, military honours, garrison-duty, and other regulations for the land forces. Collected by a gentleman of the army. In which are included, Kane's Discipline for a Battalion in Action. With a Map of the Seat of War, Lines and Plans of Battles, and above Sixty Military Schemes, finely engraved from the Originals of the most eminent Generals, &c. To which is added, General Kane's campaigns of King William and the Duke of Marlborough, Improved from the late Earl of Craufurd's and Colonel Dunbar's Copies, taken from Gen. Kane's own Writing. With His Remarks on the several Stratagems by which every Battle was won or lost, from 1689 to 1712. The second edition. Continued from the Restoration where our Standing Army commences, in a Series of Historical and Chronological Facts of the Military and Naval Transactions of Great Britain; being a concise History (to supply the Scenes of Action in which the General was not engaged) to 1757. By an impartial hand.
Impartial hand.Date: 1757- Books
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The chronologist of the present war; or general historical and political register: Containing a faithful series of the events which have occurred in Europe, &c. from the commencement of the French Revolution to the end of the year 1798, including a space of nearly nine years. In two parts.-Part I. Amidst a variety of interesting articles will be found the following: acts (principal of Parliament) addresses assassinations battles declarations denunciations executions (remarkable) finance gifts (patriotic) inventions manifestoes motions (remarkable in Parliament) naval engagements proclamations promotions (principal) reports (of Parliament) sieges subsidies supplies treaties (of peace, offensive, defensive, and subsidiary, &c. Chronology- one of the eyes of history.
Date: 1799- Books
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A fasciculus, including the re-publication of Observations on the ligature of arteries, secondary hemorrhage, and amputation at the hip-joint, A letter to the Right Hon. the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty (1835), on the assimilation of the Medical Departments of the Army and Navy in respect to rank and pay, besides rendering the naval hospitals of Great Britain, in future, schools for the acquisition of perfect skill, dexterity, and fortitude in the performance of all surgical operations, with the Order in Council of 1805, and A description of the medico-chirurgical ambulance, the invention of Dr. Veitch, for the day of battle / by James Veitch ; with an able and interesting letter from Sir George Magrath.
Veitch, James, 1770?-1856.Date: 1851- Books
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A system of camp-discipline, military honours garrison-duty, adjutants-duty, and other regulations for the land forces. Collected by a gentleman of the army. In which are included Kane's Discipline for a battalion in action. With a Map of the Seat of War, Lines and Plans of Battles, and above Sixty Military Schemes, finely engraved from the Originals of the most eminent Generals, &c. To which is added General Kane's Campaigns of King William and the Duke of Marlborough, Improved from the late Earl of Crauford's and Colonel Dunbar's Copies, taken from Gen. Kane's own Writing. With His Remarks on the several Stratagems by which every Battle was won or lost, from 1689 to 1712. The second edition. Continued from the Restoration, where our Standing Army commences, in a Series of Historical and Cronological Facts of the Military and Naval Transactions of Great Britain; being a concise History (to supply the Scenes of Action in which the General was not engaged) to 1760. By an impartial hand.
Impartial hand.Date: [1760]- Archives and manuscripts
Lefort, Pierre (1767-1843)
Lefort, Pierre, 1767-1843Date: 1812Reference: MS.3227- Books
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The seaman's new vade mecum; containing a practical essay on naval book-keeping, with the method of keeping the captain's books, and complete instructions in the duty of a captain's clerk. Also, Shewing the various Forms established in the Navy for every Service, as well in Respect to the Captain, as to the Purser, Surgeon, Boatswain' Gunner, Carpenter, and Purser's Steward. The Method of forming a Signal-Book for Use in Battle, from the general Signals given out by the Commander in Chief; and also an Explanation of the Numerary and other Signals. A Treatise on the Duty of Officers, and the Pay of Officers and Seamen. An Explanation of Sea Terms. With many other Particulars relating to Maritime Concerns. The second edition with considerable additions. Illustrated with copper plates . By R. Liddel, Purser in the Royal Navy.
Liddel, Robert.Date: MDCCXCIV. [1794]- Pictures
Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson. Colour lithograph by L. Ward (Spy), 1901.
Ward, Leslie, Sir, 1851-1922.Date: April 25th 1901Reference: 823408iPart of: Vanity fair (London, England : 1868)- Books
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The general history of the late war: containing it's rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. And exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers, at the commencement of the war; their Interests and Objects in it's Continuation: and Remarks on the Measures, which led Great Britain to Victory and Conquest. Interspersed with The Characters of the able and disinterested Statesmen, to whose Wisdom and Integrity, and of the Heroes, to whose Courage and Conduct, we are indebted for that Naval and Military Success, which is not to be equalled in the Annals of this, or of any other Nation. And with accurate descriptions of the seat of war, the Nature and Importance of our Conquests, and of the most remarkable Battles by Sea and Land. Illustrated with A Variety of Heads, Plans, Maps, and Charts, Designed and Engraved by the best Artists. Vol. IV. B the Rev. John Entick, M.A. and other gentlemen.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCC.LXX. [1770]- Books
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The general history of the late war: containing it's rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. And exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers, at the commencement of the war; their Interests and Objects in it's Continuation; and Remarks on the Measures, which led Great Britain to Victory and Conquest. Interspersed with The Characters of the able and disinterested Statesmen, to whose Wisdom and Integrity, and of the Heroes, to whose Courage and Conduct, we are indebted for that Naval and Military Success, which is not to be equalled in the Annals of this, or of any other Nation. And with accurate descriptions of the seat of war, the Nature and Importance of our Conquests, and of the most remarkable Battles by Sea and Land. Illustrated with A Variety of Heads, Plans, Maps, and Charts, Designed and Engraved by the best Artists. Vol. II. B the Rev. John Entick, M.A. and other gentlemen.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCC.LXV. [1765]- Books
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The general history of the late war: containing it's rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. And exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers, at the commencement of the war; their Interests and Objects in it's Continuation; and Remarks on the Measures, which led Great Britain to Victory and Conquest. Interspersed with The Characters of the able and disinterested Statesmen, to whose Wisdom and Integrity, and of the Heroes, to whose Courage and Conduct, we are indebted for that Naval and Military Success, which is not to be equalled in the Annals of this, or of any other Nation. And with accurate descriptions of the seat of war, the Nature and Importance of our Conquests, and of the most remarkable Battles by Sea and Land. Illustrated with A Variety of Heads, Plans, Maps, and Charts, Designed and Engraved by the best Artists. Vol. V. By the Rev. John Entick, M.A. and other gentlemen.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCC.LXXII. [1772]- Books
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The general history of the late war: containing it's rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America and exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers at the commencement of the war; their Interests and Objects in its Continuation; and Remarks on the Measures, which led Great Britain to Victory and Conquest. interspersed with The Characters of the able and disinterested Statesmen, to whose Wisdom and Integrity, and of the Heroes, to whose Courage and Conduct, we are indebted for that Naval and Military Success, which is not to be equalled in the Annals of this, or of any other Nation. And with accurate descriptions of the seat of war, the Nature and Importance of our Conquests, and of the most remarkable Battles by Sea and Land. Illustrated with A Variety of Heads, Plans, Maps, and Charts, Designed and Engraved by the best Artists. ... . By the Rev. John Entick, M.A. and other gentlemen.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCCLXXIX. [1779]- Books
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The general history of the late war: containing it's rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. And exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers at the commencement of the war; their interests and objects in it's continuation; and remarks on the measures, which led Great Britain to victory and conquest. Interspersed with the characters of the able and disinterested statesmen, to whose wisdom and integrity, and of the heroes, to whose courage and conduct, we are indebted for that naval and military success, which is not to be equalled in the annals of this, or of any other nation. And with accurate descriptions of the seat of war, the nature and importance of our conquests, and of the most remarkable battles by sea and land. Illustrated with a variety of heads, plans, maps, and charts, designed and engraved by the best artists. ... By the Rev. John Entick, M.A. and other gentlemen.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCC.LXIII. [1763]- Pictures
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At two inns on the outskirts of a village, vigorous political campaigning, comprising fighting and bribery takes place; a countryman is offered money and cards of invitation by two rival representatives of the Tory and Whig inns. Engraving by Charles Grignion after William Hogarth, 1757.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: 20 February 1757Reference: 38397iPart of: An election- Books
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A new and complete history of England, from the first settlement of Brutus, upwards of one thousand years before Julius Cæsar, to the year 1795. Comprising an Accurate Account of the Revolutions, Conquests, Wars, Battles, Sea-Fights, Blockades, Bombardments, Sieges, Skirmishes, Fortifications, Treaties, Acquisitions, Discoveries, Settlements, Treasons, Plots, Conspiracies, Assassinations, Civil Commotions, Inundations, Earthquakes, Storms, Hurricanes, Constitution, Laws, Charters, Corporations, Privileges, Immunities, Government, Religion, Customs, Manners, Commerce, Inventions, Arts and Sciences, Learning, Antiquities, Naval & Military Transactions, &c. With Every Circumstance Worthy of Being Recorded in the British Annals; Forming a chronological detail of the Transactions of all the monarchs Have Swayed the Sceptre of Britain; Wherein their Characters are properly delineated, with equal Impartiality and Disinteresle iness; Whether exalted by their Virtues or execrated for their Vices, remarkable for their Courage or detested for their Pusiltanimity. Also, biographical anecdotes of admirals, generals, Statesmen, Patriots, Historians, Orators, &c. Whose superior Abilities have immortalized their Names, and contributed to the Honour and Dignity of their Country. The Whole carefully pruned of the Errors of preceding Historians; their Party-Prejudices, Absurdities, and fabulous Details removed for the more solid Recital of Historical Facts, confirmed by the Evidence of the most authentic Authors; containing, for the Space of near Three Thousand Years, whatever is deserving of being recorded in a Work of so much Importance as the History of Great-Britain. By Charles Alfred Ashburton, Esq.
Ashburton, Charles Alfred.Date: [1795]