1844 Siege of Gibraltar American Revolution SPAIN France Drinkwater MAP History
1844 Siege of Gibraltar American Revolution SPAIN France Drinkwater MAP History
In 1779, during the American Revolutionary War, French and Spanish forces attempted to capture and hold Gibraltar, which had been controlled by Great Britain. This siege, which ultimately lasted for more than three years, proved to be ineffective as Spain continually failed to gain a stronghold in Gibraltar. Author John Drinkwater wrote a thorough history of the Great Siege, which was first published shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War.
This 1844 edition was published in London by Murray and features an impressive, folding map of the Spanish lines at Gibraltar.
Item number: #24729
Price: $499
DRINKWATER, John
A history of the Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-1783 : with a description and account of that garrison, from the earliest periods
London: John Murray, 1844.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], 172
Folding map at frontispiece
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6.75in X 4.75in (17cm x 12cm)
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1844 Siege of Gibraltar American Revolution SPAIN France Drinkwater MAP History
In 1779, during the American Revolutionary War, French and Spanish forces attempted to capture and hold Gibraltar, which had been controlled by Great Britain. This siege, which ultimately lasted for more than three years, proved to be ineffective as Spain continually failed to gain a stronghold in Gibraltar. Author John Drinkwater wrote a thorough history of the Great Siege, which was first published shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War.
This 1844 edition was published in London by Murray and features an impressive, folding map of the Spanish lines at Gibraltar.
Item number: #24729
Price: $499
DRINKWATER, John
A history of the Siege of Gibraltar, 1779-1783 : with a description and account of that garrison, from the earliest periods
London: John Murray, 1844.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], 172
Folding map at frontispiece
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~6.75in X 4.75in (17cm x 12cm)
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Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
24729
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