The British trident; or, register of naval actions: including authentic accounts of all the most remarkable engagements at sea, in which the British flag has been eminently distinguished; from the period of the memorable defeat of the Spanish armada, to the present time. Chronologically arranged . In four volumes

Duncan, Archibald

Published by James Cundee, Ivy-Lane, Paternoster-Row; sold by C. Chapel, Pall-Mall, London, 1804

About this Item

First edition, 4 volumes, 8vo, 45 engraved plates; original pink paper-covered boards, brown paper shelfback, printed paper labels on spines; boards a bit faded, some cracking on the spines, top of spine on volume IV chipped away and an elongated crack in the same volume, but otherwise a very good set. Overview of British naval victories from the 16th century to the early 19th, but before Trafalgar, with rousing illustrative plates. This "original" edition was complete in four volumes, as stated on the printed labels. There were two subsequent volumes published in 1806 and 1809.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The British trident; or, register of naval actions: including authentic accounts of all the most remarkable engagements at sea, in which the British flag has been eminently distinguished; from the period of the memorable defeat of the Spanish armada, to the present time. Chronologically arranged . In four volumes
• Publisher: James Cundee, Ivy-Lane, Paternoster-Row; sold by C. Chapel, Pall-Mall, London
• Publication Date: 1804
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Maritime
  • English Literature