A Journal Of The Late And Important Blockade And Siege Of Gibraltar: From The Twelfth Of September 1779 To The Third Day Of February 1783 (1786)

""A Journal of the Late and Important Blockade and Siege of Gibraltar: From the Twelfth of September 1779 to the Third Day of February 1783"" is a historical account of the blockade and siege of Gibraltar, written by Samuel Ancell and published in 1786. The book provides a detailed description of the events that took place during the four-year-long siege, including the military operations, the hardships faced by the besieged population, and the diplomatic efforts made to resolve the conflict. Ancell's account is based on his personal observations as a British officer stationed in Gibraltar during the siege, as well as on official reports and other sources. The book is considered an important primary source for the study of the history of Gibraltar and the Anglo-Spanish War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.