The naval history of Great Britain; including the lives of the admirals, and other Illustrious Commanders and Navigators, Who have contributed to spread the Fame, and increase the Power of the British Empire; from the earliest times to the rupture with Spain in 1779. Describing the Origin and Progress of the British Power at Sea;-The Extension of its Commerce;-Its Foreign Conquests;-And the Establishment and Growth of its Colonies: the Naval expeditions and Sea-Fights In every Period of the English History; And particularly recording the Glorious Achievements of the Last War. With a copious and well-digested index. By Frederic Hervey, Esq; and others. In five volumes. ...

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MDCCLXXX. [1780]-83