Author: Thomas KeppelPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 460
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The Life of Augustus, Viscount Keppel, Admiral of the White and First Lord ,2
Author: Thomas KeppelThe Life of Augustus, Viscount Keppel, Admiral of the White, and First Lord of the Admiralty in 1782-3
Author: Thomas Robert KeppelPublisher:
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Category : Admirals
Languages : en
Pages : 468
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The Life of Augustus, Viscount Keppel, Admiral of the White and First Lord, 1
Author: Thomas KeppelThe Life of Augustus, Viscount Keppel, Admiral of the White, and First Lord of the Admiralty in 1782-3
Author: Thomas Robert KeppelPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021491756
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This compelling biography of Augustus Viscount Keppel offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and personalities of the late 18th century British navy. Keppel's rise from midshipman to admiral was marked by his skill as a naval commander, his relationships with notable figures such as Captain James Cook and John Paul Jones, and his controversial court martial for failing to engage the French fleet in 1778. Drawing on primary source documents and interviews with Keppel's family and contemporaries, the author provides a vivid portrait of a complex and compelling figure in British naval history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Hms Centurion 1733–1769 an Historic Biographical-Travelogue of One of Britain's Most Famous Warships and the Capture of the Nuestra Senora De Covadonga Treasure Galleon.
Author: Shirley FishPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504944917
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
When the Centurion and a squadron of six vessels and 1,959 men and boys set out from England in 1740, on a round-the-world expedition, they were unaware of the terrifying events that awaited them in the days ahead. The squadron, under the command of Commodore George Anson, had departed from England with every hope of a successful mission to harass and take prizes in the Spanish possessions of the Americas and in Asia. The journey proved more challenging than anticipated, and at times, it seemed nightmarish and beyond anything experienced by the crew. The ship survived two huge waves and a lightning strike. Then, there was the great loss of life amongst the crew who perished due to the devastating symptoms of scurvy. Despite these setbacks, there were moments of pure joy, especially when the Centurion captured the fabulously wealthy Manila-Acapulco Galleon in the Philippines, the Nuestra Senora de Covadonga. Throughout the Centurion's career as a royal naval warship in the eighteenth century, she played a role in the capture of Quebec during the French and Indian War and the invasion of Havana in the Seven Years War. She was also instrumental when dealing with the Barbary Corsairs of Algeria and Morocco. Amongst the famous men who sailed on this vessel were John Harrison, the inventor of the first maritime sea clock, and Joshua Reynolds, the celebrated portrait painter. The details of the journeys to the Americas, Asia, and Europe are described in this biographical-travelogue of the Centurion.
Bibliography of Naval Literature in the United States Naval Academy Library
Author: United States Naval Academy. LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Naval biography
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
A Catalogue of Works in All Departments of English Literature, Classified
Author: Longman (Firm)Publisher:
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Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A catalogue of the library of the London institution [by W. Upcott, R. Thomson and E.W. Brayley].
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Author: William UpcottA Catalogue of the Library of the London Institution: The general library. Additions from 1843-1852. An index of subjects. An index of authors and books
Author: London Institution. LibraryPublisher:
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Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Forster Collection
Author: South Kensington Museum. Forster CollectionPublisher:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 768
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