An historical description of the tower of London, and its curiosities : Giving an account 1. Of its foundation, gradual encrease, and present state. 2. Of its government, customs, and privileges. 3. Of its antiquities, records and curiosities. 4. Of the lions, and other wild beasts kept there; their nature and properties. 5. Of the spoils of the Spanish Armada, with the history of the Spanish invasion in 1588. 6. Of the small armory; in which, at one view, may be seen arms for 80,000 men. 7. Of the royal train of artillery; comprehending the various engines of destruction used in war. 8. Of the horse-armory; with curious anecdotes relating to the kings that fit there on horseback in full armour, from William the conqueror, to the Late King George. 9. Of the jewel-office, and the regalia, used at the coronation of our kings; and the story of Col. Blood's attempting to steal away the Crown. 10. Of the mint, and the manner of stamping money. Written chiefly to direct the attention of spectators to what is most curious in this repository, and to enable them afterwards to relate what they have seen.