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Spanish insolence corrected by English bravery; Being, an historical account of the many signal naval atchievements [sic] obtained by the English over the Spaniards f[r]om the year 1350 to the present time. Collected from original papers communicated by the suffering merchants, and the most authentick histories. With a dedication to the authors of the gazeteer. By Captain Jinkins.
Date: M.DCC.XXXIX. [1739]- Books
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Biographia nautica: or, memoirs of those illustrious seamen, to whose Intrepidity and conduct the English are indebted, for The Victories of their Fleets, the Increase of their Dominions, the Extension of their Commerce, and their Pre-Eminence on the Ocean. Interspersed with The most material Circumstances of Naval History, from the Norman Invasion to the Year 1779. Embellished with copper-plates. By Dr. J. Campbell, and John Kent, Esq. In five volumes. ...
Kent, John, active 1785.Date: M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]- Books
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Memoirs of transactions at sea during the war with France; beginning in 1688, and ending in 1697. Most humbly dedicated to His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark, Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland, and of all Her Majesty's plantations, and generalissimo of all Her Majesty's forces, &c. By Josiah Burchett Esq; secretary to the admiralty.
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746.Date: 1703- Books
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Three letters relating to the navy, Gibraltar, and Portmahon. Wrote in the years 1747, and 1748. But now first published; being very applicable to the present time.
Lind, James, 1716-1794.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
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Thoughts on the naval strength of the British Empire. In two parts. By Sir John Sinclair, Bart. To which is prefixed, The Correspondence between the late Lord Mulgrave and the Author, on the Subject of the British Navy.
Sinclair, John, Sir, 1754-1835.Date: 1795- Books
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Lives of the British admirals: containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods. By Dr. J. Campbell. With a continuation down to the year 1779, ... Written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout. The whole illustrated with correct maps; and frontispieces ... In four volumes. ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1779- Books
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The naval chronicle: or, Voyages, Travels, Expeditions, Remarkable Exploits and Atchievements, Of the most Celebrated English Navigators, Travellers, and Sea-Commanders, from the Earliest Accounts to the End of the Year 1759: By whose Wisdom, Conduct, and Intrepidity, the most useful and important Discoveries have been made, and the British Commerce extended, thro' Asia, Africa, and America: The many Conquests they obtained over the Spaniards, French, and other Nations: The unparalelled Hardships and Sufferings they underwent by Shipwreck, Famine, and the Treachery and Cruelty of their Enemies. With A Description of the Religions, Governments, Customs, Manners, Commerce, and Natural History of the several Nations they visited, conquered, or had Dealings with. Including The Lives of the most Eminent British Admirals and Seamen, who have distinguished themselves by their Bravery and Love of Liberty. In Three Volumes. Adorned with Cuts.
Date: M.DCC.LX. [1760]- Books
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Mr. Burchett's justification of his naval-memoirs. In answer to Reflections made by Col. Lillingston, on that part which relates two Cape François and Port de Paix. With some short observations on our West-India expeditions.
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746.Date: MDCCIV. [1704]- Books
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A complete history of the most remarkable transactions at sea, from the earliest accounts of time to the conclusion of the last war with France. Wherein Is given an Account of the most considerable Naval-Expeditions, Sea-Fights, Stratagems, Discoveries, and Other Maritime Occurrences that have happen'd among all Nations which have flourished at Sea: And in a more particular manner of Great Britain, from the time of the Revolution, in the Year 1688, to the aforesaid Period. Adorn'd with Sea-Charts adapted to the History. With an exact Index of the Names of all the Places where any considerable Battel has been fought, in any Part of the World. In five books. By Josiah Burchett, Esq; Secretary of the Admiralty.
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746.Date: MDCCXX. [1720]- Books
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Memoirs of transactions at sea during the war with France; beginning in 1688, and ending in 1697. Most humbly dedicated to His Royal Highness Prince George of Denmark, Lord High Admiral of England and Ireland, and of all Her Majesty's plantations, and generalissimo of all Her Majesty's forces, &c. By Josiah Burchett Esq; secreatry to the admiralty.
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746.Date: 1703- Books
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An historical account of the many signal naval atchievements [sic] obtained by the English over the Spaniards, from the year 1350 to the present time. Containing All the Expeditions, Voyages, and Adventures of the following Admirals, Captains, and Commanders, of the English Nation. Viz. Capt. Hawkins, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Richard Greenvil, Earl of Cumberland, Admiral Cavendish, Admiral Howard, Sir John Norris, Earl of Essex, Sir Richard Levison. Sir William Monson, Admiral Blake, Admiral Bembow, Sir George Rooke, Sir John Leake, Sir Charles Wager, Admiral Byng, Lord Cobham, Sir John Jennings, Admiral Hosier, &c. To which is added, some remarkable speeches in Parliament on the Spanish depredations; with an Introduction on the Present Posture of Affairs.
Date: 1740- Books
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Columna rostrata: or, a critical history of the English sea-affairs: Wherein all the remarkable actions of the English nation at sea are described, and the most considerable events (especially in the account of the three Dutch wars) are proved, either from original pieces, or from the testimonies of the best foreign historians. By Samuel Colliber.
Colliber, Samuel.Date: 1727- Books
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A critical history of the English sea-affairs: wherein all the remarkable actions of the English nation at sea are described, and the most considerable Events (especially in the Account of the three Dutch Wars) are proved, either from Original Pieces, or from the Testimonies of the best Foreign Historians. By Samuel Colliber.
Colliber, Samuel.Date: MDCCXXXIX. [1739]- Books
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Lives of the British admirals: containing a new and accurate naval history from the earliest periods. By Dr. J. Campbell. With a continuation down to the year 1779, ... Written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout. The whole illustrated with correct maps ; and frontispieces ... In four volumes. ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: 1785- Books
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Lives of illustrious British seamen. Viz. Howard, Earl of Nottingham Sir Francis Drake Sir Robert Dudley Sir Richard Hawkins Admiral Blake Sir George Ayscue Sir Thomas Cavendish Capt. William Dampier General George Monk Admiral Montague Sir Edward Spragge Admiral Russel Sir John Berry Admiral Benbow Sir Ralph Delaval Sir Cloudesley Shovel Sir George Rooke Sir John Leake Sir George Byng Viscount Torrington
Date: Printed in the Year MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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The naval history of England, in all its branches; from the Norman conquest in the year 1066. to the conclusion of 1734. Collected from the most approved historians, English and foreign, authentick records and manuscripts, scarce tracts, original journals, &c. with many facts and observations, never before made publick. By Thomas Lediard, gent. late secretary to His Majesty's envoy extraordinary in Lower Germany. In two volumes.
Lediard, Thomas, 1685-1743.Date: MDCCXXXV. [1735]- Books
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A complete history of the most remarkable transactions at sea, from the earliest accounts of time to the conclusion of the last war with France. Wherein Is given an Account of the most considerable Naval-Expeditions, Sea-Fights, Stratagems, Discoveries, and Other Maritime Occurrences that have happen'd among all Nations which have flourished at Sea: And in a more particular manner of Great Britain, from the time of the Revolution, in the Year 1688, to the aforesaid Period. Adorn'd with Sea-Charts adapted to the History. With an exact Index of the Names of all the Places where any considerable Battel has been fought, in any Part of the World. In five books. By Josiah Burchett, Esq; Secretary of the Admiralty.
Burchett, Josiah, 1666?-1746.Date: MDCCXX. [1720]- Books
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An Advocate for British sailors; the victorious acquirers of British glory.
Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]- Books
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The British navy triumphant! Being copies of the London Gazettes extraordinary; containing the accounts of the glorious victories obtained, ... over the French fleet, by Admiral Lord Howe, ... 1794; the Spanish fleet, by Admiral Sir J. Jervis, ... 1797; the Dutch fleet, by Admiral A. Duncan, ... 1797; and again over the French fleet, by R. Adm. Sir H. Nelson, ... 1798.
Date: 1798- Books
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Three letters relating to the navy, Gibraltar, and Portmahon.
Lind, James, 1716-1794.Date: MDCCLVII. [1757]- Books
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The naval and military history of the wars of England; including, the wars of Scotland and Ireland. In Which IS Given, An accurate and lively Description of the Sieges, Battles, Bombardments, Sea Engagements, Expeditions, and extensive Conquests of the British Arms, in all Quarters of the Globe. With A Variety Of Interesting and extraordinary Anecdotes of Military Skill and Intrepidity, heroic Adventures, brilliant Exploits, martial Atchievements, and memorable Actions of the British Warriors. Calculated To inspire the Rising Generation with Magnanimity and Virtue, and to Impress on their Minds the generous Ardour and Noble Emulation of their Ancestors. None But The Brave Deserve The Fair. ... . Ornamented With Elegant Copper-Plates.
Mante, Thomas, active 1772.Date: [1795-1807]- Books
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Lives of the British admirals: containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods. By Dr. J. Campbell. With a continuation down to the Year 1779, Including the Naval Transactions of the Late and Present War, and an Account of the Recent Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere. Written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout. The Whole Illustrated with Correct Maps, and Frontispieces Engraved from Original Designs. In four volumes. ...
Campbell, John, 1708-1775.Date: M.DCC.LXXXI. [1781]- Books
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England's triumph: or, Spanish cowardice expos'd. Being a compleat history of the many signal victories gain'd by the Royal Navy and merchant ships of Great Britain, for the term of four hundred years past, over the insulting and haughty Spaniards. Wherein is particularly related A true and genuine Account of all the Expeditions, Voyages, Adventures, &c. of all the British Admirals from the Time above-mention'd, whose Successes have already filled all Europe with Amazement. By Capt. Charles Jenkins, Who has too sensibly felt the Effects of Spanish Tyranny.
Date: Printed in the Year MDCC.XXXIX. [1739]- Books
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A new naval history: or, compleat view of the British marine. In which the Royal Navy and the merchant's service are traced through all their periods and different branches: with The Lives of the Admirals and Navigators, who have Honour'd this Nation, and Distinguish'd Themselves by their Conduct, Courage, Victories, and Discoveries. including The most considerable Naval Expeditions, and Sea-Fights: our right to The Dominion of the Sea, and the Dignity of the British Flag: the Laws and Regulations for The Government and Oeconomy of His Majesty's Navy; and The Business and Management of the several Royal Yards and Docks in this Kingdom. to which are added Our Right and Title to the British Colonies in North-America: and An Abstract of the Laws now in Force for regulating our Trade and Commerce. Illustrated with copper plates. By John Entick, M.A.
Entick, John, 1703?-1773.Date: M.DCC.LVII. [1757]- Books
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Britannia triumphant: or, An Account of the Sea-Fights and Victories of the English nation, from the earliest times, down to the conclusion of the late war, under the following noted Commanders, viz. Earl of Cumberland, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Prince Rupert, Duke of Albemarle, Duke of York, Commodore Howe, Admiral Osborn, Commodore Keppel, Sir Edward Hawke, Lord Anson, Admiral Cornish, Admiral Pococke, Sir George Rooke, Admiral Boscawen, General Draper, Commodore Moore, General Wolfe. To which is prefixed, a large introduction, Containing the History of Navigation, from the earliest Accounts to the present Time; with the Lives of the most noted Admirals. By a society of naval gentlemen. Adorned with the heads of the admirals.
Society of naval gentlemen.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]