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A history of Pitcher's dockyard Northfleet : 1788 - 1866 /Christopher Sotheby Pitcher, Kenneth McGoverin Pitcher, Christopher Sotheby 2018 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 623.81(422.3)

Theoretische astronomie Schubert, Friedrich Theodor 1798 • RARE-BOOK • 3 copies available. 52.092:094

A voyage to the South Atlantic and round Cape Horn into the Pacific Ocean for the purpose of extending the spermacetti whale fisheries and other objects of commerce ... Colnett, James 1798 • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 094:910.4(8)"1793/1794"

Catalogue of stars taken from Mr Flamsteed's observations contained in the second volume of the Historiae Coelestis, and not inserted in the British catalogue : With an index, to point out every observation in that volume belonging to the stars of the British catalogue. To which is added, a collection of errata that should be noticed in the same volume Herschel, Carolina 1798. • RARE-OVER • 1 copy available. 52-13

Abstract of a narrative of an interesting voyage from Manilla ... to San Blaz ... 1781 and 1782 by the Spanish frigate La Princesa, under the command of Don Antonio Maurelle ... 1798 • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 094:910.4(100)"1785/1788"

An authentic narrative of the proceedings of His Majesty's squadron under the command of Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, from its sailing from Gibraltar to the conclusion of the glorious Battle of the Nile Berry, Edward,-Sir, 1798 • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 094:355.49"1798"(42:44)

Naval swords & dirks : a study of British, French and American naval swords, cutlasses and dirks during the age of fighting sail /catalogued by Sim Comfort. Comfort, Sim. 2008 • FOLIO • 3 copies available. 623.444.2

Short abstract of a voyage of discovery to the north Pacific Ocean and round the world, which was performed in the years 1790, 1791, 1792, 1793, 1794, and 1795, in ... the Discovery, sloop of war, and the Chatham, armed tender ... Vancouver, George 1798 • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 094:910.4(100)"1785/1788"

Nelson's refuge : Gibraltar in the age of Napoleon /Jason R. Musteen. Musteen, Jason R. 2011. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.48"1793/1815"(468.2)

An authentic narrative of the proceedings of His Majesty's squadron under the command of Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, from its sailing from Gibraltar to the conclusion of the glorious Battle of the Nile : drawn up from the minutes of an officer of rank in the squadron. Berry, Edward,-Sir, 1798. • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 094:355.49"1798"(42:44)

Discoverers of the universe : William and Caroline Herschel /Michael Hoskin. This biography traces William and Caroline Herschel's many extraordinary contributions to astronomy, shedding new light on their productive but complicated relationship, and setting their scientific achievements in the context of their personal struggles, larger-than-life ambitions, bitter disappointments, and astonishing triumphs.--Book jacket. 2011. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92HERSCHEL

Allgemeine geographische ephemeriden / bverfasset von einer Gesellschaft Gelehrten und herausgegeben von F. von Zach Zach, Franz Xaver,-Freiherr von, 1798-9 • RARE-BOOK • 4 copies available. 91:094

Britons : forging the nation, 1707-1837 /Linda Colley. Colley, Linda 2009. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 941-44"1707/1837"

Mediterranean naval battles that changed the world / Quentin Russell. "Focusing on seven decisive naval engagements from the Greek defeat of the Persians at Salamis in the fifth century BC to the Siege of Malta during the Second World War, this book tells the story of the Mediterranean as a theatre of war at sea. Each of these fiercely fought battles were to change the balance of power and shape the course of history. Before telling the story of each battle in detail the history of the balance of naval power in the Mediterranean and the effect of the development of naval architecture and design on the outcomes is outlined: Lepanto was the last major battle fought between galleys; Navarino was the last major battle to be fought entirely by sailing ships; and Cape Matapan (where a young Duke of Edinburgh saw action) was the first operation to exploit the breaking of the Italian naval Enigma codes. The battles included are: Salamis (480 BC), Actium (31 BC), Lepanto (1571), the Nile (aka Aboukir Bay, 1798), Navarino (1827), Cape Matapan 1941 and the Siege of Malta 1940-42."--Provided by the publisher. 2021. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 359.009163/8

A history of the Royal Navy : the Napoleonic Wars /Martin Robson. The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars were the first truly global conflicts. The Royal Navy was a key player in the wars and the key enabler of British success - at the cessation of hostilities Britain emerged as the only power capable of sustained global hegemony based on maritime and naval strength. The most iconic battles of any era were fought at sea - from the Battle of the Nile in 1798 to Nelson's momentous victory at Trafalgar in October 1805. This book looks at the history of the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from a broad perspective, examining the strategy, operations and tactics of British seapower. While it delves into the details of Royal Navy operations such as battle, blockade, commerce protection and exploration, it also covers a myriad of other aspects often overlooked in narrative histories including the importance of naval logistics, transport, relations with the army and manning. An assessment of key naval figures and combined eyewitness accounts situate the reader firmly in Nelson's navy. Through an exploration of the relationship between the Navy, trade and empire, Martin Robson highlights the contribution the Royal Navy made to Britain's rise to global hegemony through the nineteenth century Pax Britannica. 2014. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1793/1815"(42:44)

The Indian and Pacific correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, 1768-1820 / edited by Neil Chambers. "Following his participation in James Cook's circumnavigation in HMS Endeavour (1768-71), Joseph Banks developed an extensive global network of scientists and explorers. His correspondence shows how he developed effective working links with the British Admiralty and with the generation of naval officers who sailed after Cook. He was familiar with most natural philosophers in Britain and across Europe, many of whom consulted his unrivalled collections of Pacific natural history and ethnology, and who shared specimens and information with him regarding the region. Banks also advised the British government and commercial enterprise in the development of successive ventures to India, the Far East and the Pacific. His career demonstrates how a private individual could influence global exploration in the Georgian era.Banks's correspondence is one of the great primary sources for studying the Pacific region during this important period of exploration and colonial expansion. His Indian and Pacific correspondence has not previously been published in a fully edited thematic series."--from Amazon. 2008- • BOOK • 8 copies available. 92BANKS

Food for the flames : idols and missionaries in central Polynesia /David Shaw King ; photography by Brian Carlson ; foreword by David Attenborough. In this companion to his previous book, The Bible in Early English Literature, David Fowler completes his stimulating and broad-ranging study of medieval English literature in the light of biblical tradition. As in the first volume, he both provides a broad general view of literary trends and closely examines representative works that illustrate these trends. 2011. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 306.460996

Nelson's lost jewel : the extraordinary story of the lost diamond chelengk /Martyn Downer. "Admiral Lord Nelson's diamond Chelengk is one of the most famous and iconic jewels in British history. Presented to Nelson by the Sultan Selim III of Turkey after the Battle of the Nile in 1798, the jewel had thirteen diamond rays to represent the French ships captured or destroyed at the action. A central diamond star on the jewel was powered by clockwork to rotate in wear. Nelson wore the Chelengk on his hat like a turban jewel, sparking a fashion craze for similar jewels in England. The jewel became his trademark to be endlessly copied in portraits and busts to this day. After Trafalgar, the Chelengk was inherited by Nelson's family and worn at the Court of Queen Victoria. Sold at auction in 1895 it eventually found its way to the newly opened National Maritime Museum in Greenwich where it was a star exhibit. In 1951 the jewel was stolen in a daring raid by an infamous cat-burglar and lost forever. For the first time, Martyn Downer tells the extraordinary true story of the Chelengk: from its gift to Nelson by the Sultan of Turkey to its tragic post-war theft, charting the jewel's journey through history and forging sparkling new and intimate portraits of Nelson, of his friends and rivals, and of the woman he loved."--Provided by the publisher. 2017. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92NELSON

Gillray observed : the earliest account of his caricatures in London und Paris /translated and edited by Christiane Banerji and Diana Donald. 2008. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 7GILLRAY

The age of Nelson "An account of the nature of naval warfare in the era of sail and the personalities involved. Initially looking at the organisation and tactics of fighting at sea in the period, the book then examines in detail a number of major engagements. These include Quiberon Bay in 1759, The Nile in 1798 and Lissa in 1811 as well as Trafalgar. Also covered is an examination of single-ship actions and attempts to defeat the Barbary Corsairs. [...]The book [...] has a selection of line drawings, etchings and other contemporary pictures."-- Provided by the publisher. 1996 • BOOK • 5 copies available. 355.49"1793/1815"(42:44)

New interpretations in naval history : selected papers from the eighteenth McMullen Naval History Symposium held at the United States Naval Academy 19-20 September 2013 /edited by Lori Lyn Bogle and James C. Rentfrow. McMullen Naval History Symposium 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"17/19"

The later correspondence of George III George [III,]-III,-King of Great Britain, 1966-1970 • BOOK • 5 copies available. 92George III(044)

Voyage autour du monde, pendant les annees 1790, 1791 et 1792 par Etienne Marchand, precede d'une introduction historique; auquel on a joint des recherches sur les terres Australes de Drake, et un examen critique du voyage de Roggeween Claret de Fleurieu, Charles Pierre 1798-1800 • RARE-BOOK • 5 copies available. 92Marchand

Tales from the Captain's Log : from Captain Cook to Charles Darwin, Blackbeard and Nelson - accounts of great events at sea from those who were there "For centuries, ships' commanders kept journals that recorded their missions. These included voyages of discovery to unknown lands, engagements in war and sea and general trade. Many of their logs, diaries and letters were lodged at The National Archives and give a vivid picture of the situations that they encountered. Entries range from Captain James Cook's notes of his discovery of the South Pacific and Australia, to logs of the great naval battles, such as Waterloo and Trafalgar. From the ships that attempted to stop piracy in the Caribbean, to the surgeons who recorded the health of the men they tended and naturalists who noted the exotic plants and animals they encountered, comes a fascinating picture of life at sea, richly illustrated with maps, drawings and facsimile documents found alongside the logs in the archives."--Provided by the publisher. 2017. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 910.4(100)

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