The memoirs of Cap. George Carleton, an English officer : who served in the two last wars against France and Spain ... containing an account of the conduct of the Earl of Peterborough, and other general officers, admirals, &c. ... in which the genius, pride, and barbarity of the Spaniards ... are set in a true light : together with a description of many of their cities, towns, &c.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Making of the modern world (Goldsmiths'-Kress Library of Economic Literature)
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Item Description: | Dedication signed: G. Carleton. Carlton's authorship affirmed on page [8] in "To the reader." Erroneously attributed to Daniel Defoe. Cf. NUC pre-1956. Originally published in 1728 with title: The memoirs of an English officer, who serv'd in the Dutch war in 1672 to the Peace of Utrecht in 1713. Reissued in 1728 as The military memoirs of Capt. George Carleton, from the Dutch war, 1672 ... to the conclusion of the Peace at Utrecht, 1713. Re-issued in 1741 with title: A true and genuine history of the two last wars against France and Spain. Publisher's advertisement (1 pages) at front. Reproduction of original from Goldsmiths' Library, University of London. Goldsmiths'-Kress number 08032. Electronic resource. |
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| Physical Description: | 8 unnumbered pages, 352 pages |