Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; ...

People / Organizations

• John Campbell (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by John Applebee, for J. and H. Pemberton, in Fleet-street, and T. Waller, in the Temple, M,DCC,XLII-M,DCC,XLIV. [1742-44]

Publication year

1742-1744

ESTC No.

T90051

Grub Street ID

309905

Description

4v. ; 8⁰

Note

Vols. 3-4 imprint: printed by John Applebee, for J. and H. Pemberton, in Fleet-street, and T. Waller, in the Temple, M,DCC,XLIV.

Vols. 3,4 are dated 1744.

With an index at the end of each vol. and with a final leaf of advertisements in vol.3 and in vol.4.

A 'Continuation' in a fifth volume was issued in 1781.