Authentic Papers Relating to the Expedition Against Carthagena: Being the Resolutions of the Councils of War; Both of Sea and Land-Officers

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Published by L. Raymond, and sold by J.M., London, 1744

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The first edition of this very scarce work concerning the Navy's unsuccessful attack on Cartagena, in Colombia. The first edition of this very scarce work.This volume concerns the unsuccessful Royal Navy 1741 attack on Cartagena, in Colombia, a battle which took place during the War of Jenkins's Ear.Edward Vernon, with the naval forces, forced his way into the harbour, but the irresolution and delay of Thomas Wentworth and the military led to the failure of the expedition, and loss of over half the landing force through sickness.ESTC T22782A very scarce contemporary military and naval account. Last seen at auction in 1984. Unbound, as issued. Light handling marks to first and final leaf, which are lightly age toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with instances of light handling marks, and the odd area of spotting. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 921F44

Bibliographic Details

Title: Authentic Papers Relating to the Expedition ...

Publisher: L. Raymond, and sold by J.M., London

Publication Date: 1744

Binding: Unbound

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book