Download or read book A Journal of the Expedition to Carthagena written by Anonymous and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-17 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of 'A Journal of the Expedition to Carthagena' lies a rich tapestry of narratives that illuminates the multifaceted dimensions of an 18th-century military expedition, through the lenses of varied literary styles. The collection masterfully amalgamates first-hand journals, reflective essays, and analytical commentaries, offering readers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of historical events. The diversity found within captures not only the immediacy and raw reality of the period but also provides a stage for examining the broader socio-political and cultural implications of the British quest for dominance in the Caribbean. Among its standout pieces, the anthology bridges personal anecdote and overarching historical narrative, a feat few collections manage to achieve with such depth. The contributing authors, including figures such as Tobias Smollett and Thomas Wentworth, bring forth a collection enriched by their diverse backgrounds and expertise. Smollett, known for his contributions to literature as a novelist and as an 18th-century critic, offers insights that are both piercing and engagingly written, while Wentworth provides historical depth from his military career. This juxtaposition of literary flair and empirical observation situates the collection within both the Enlightenments thrust for knowledge and the period's complex colonial endeavours. The anthology not only serves as a pivotal academic resource but also encourages a broad readership to explore the intricate tapestry of human experience captured within its pages. For educators, historians, and literary enthusiasts alike, 'A Journal of the Expedition to Carthagena' offers a unique opportunity to engage with the intricate interplay of narrative form, historical insight, and the collective endeavour of understanding past societies. Its educational value, coupled with the breadth of insights it provides, positions this collection as an indispensable resource for those keen on delving deeper into the dialogues between the various authors works and the historical events they chronicle.
Download or read book A Journal of the Expedition to Carthagena with Notes written by and published by . This book was released on 1744 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book British Diaries written by William Matthews and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1950.
Download or read book Dictionary of Books relating to America written by Joseph Sabin and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1870.
Download or read book The Trafalgar Chronicle written by Sean Heuvel and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In essays that are “entertaining and, at times, fascinating” The 1805 Club’s journal examines how art, literature, and film portray the Georgian Navy (Pirates and Privateers). The Trafalgar Chronicle is a prime source of information as well as the publication of choice for new research about the Georgian Navy, sometimes also loosely referred to as ‘Nelson’s Navy’, though its scope reaches out to include all the sailing navies of the period. In this 2020 issue, the feature article, by Gerald Stulc, MD, analyzes film depictions and portraits of Horatio Nelson, throughout his service and after his death, comparing these images to the clinical realities of Nelson’s injuries in battle. Additional theme-related contributions include the story behind the most famous paintings of Nelson’s death; how Tobias Smollet wrote a novel revealing the unhygienic and inhumane medical care aboard Royal Navy ships of the day; the rise of the fouled anchor motif; modern-day naval historical fiction portrayals of women in the era of Nelson; and whimsical drawings of Nelson in caricature and cartoon. In the tradition of recent editions of The Trafalgar Chronicle, this issue contains biographical sketches of Royal Navy contemporaries of Nelson including Sir Andrew Pellet Green, Commander James Pearl, Captain John Houghton Marshall, and Captain Ralph Willet Miller, and Sir Home Popham. Each made a unique contribution to Britain’s victories at sea. Of more general interest to readers, the 2020 issue provides articles about the role of Spain in the American Revolution, new revelations about Cornwallis’ children that he fathered while stationed in the Caribbean, and how the American War for Independence influenced Royal Navy operations in the War of 1812.
Download or read book Narrative and Critical History of America The later history of British Spanish and Portuguese America c1889 written by Justin Winsor and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Bibliotheca Americana A Catalogue of a Valuable Collection of Books written by John Smith Ruselli and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-03-10 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book A catalogue of a valuable collection of books written by John Russell Smith and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-07-30 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.
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