The general history of the late war : containing it's [sic] rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America : and exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers at the commencement of the war, their interests and objects in it's continuation, and remarks on the measures, which led Great Britain to victory and conquest ...

The general history of the late war : containing it's [sic] rise, progress, and event, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America : and exhibiting the state of the belligerent powers at the commencement of the war, their interests and objects in it's continuation, and remarks on the measures, which led Great Britain to victory and conquest ...

A correct plan of the city and harbour of Havana

London Printed for Edward Dilly ... and John Millan ... 1763-1764

5 v. : maps, ports., plates (some fold.) ; 21 cm. (8vo)

940.2534 E61 1763/64

(OCoLC)04849677

Title (contd.): interspersed with the characters of the able and disinterested statesmen, to whose wisdom and integrity, and of the heroes, to whose courage and conduct, we are indebted for that naval and military success, which is not to be equalled in the annals of this, or of any other nation : and with accurate descriptions of the seat of war, the nature and importance of our conquests, and of the most remarkable battles by sea and land. Illustrated with a variety of heads, plans, maps, and charts, designed and engraved by the best artists.
Title in red and black.
Dedicated to Willliam Pitt.
Engraved portraits in vol. 1: The author (front), Sir William Johnson, opposite p. 160; Lord Blakeney, opposite p. 295; and John Byng, Admiral of the Blue, opposite p. 442.
Portraits in vol. 2: King George II (front.); William Pitt, opposite p. 118; George Townshend, opposite p. 131; Henry Bilson Legge, opposite p. 176; Sir Piercy [Peircy?] Brett, opposite p. 328; Capt. Arthur Forrest, opposite p. 361; Robert Lord Clive, opposite p. 370; Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick and Lunenburgh, opposite p. 435.
Portraits in vol. 3: William Duke of Cumberland (front.); Capt. Gardiner, opposite p. 57; Charles Spencer Duke of Marlborough, opposite p. 79; Edward, Duke of York, opposite p. 180; Sord Viscount Howe, opposite p. 209; George Pocock, Admiral of the Blue, opposite p. 279; Field Marshall Keith, opposite p. 346; Adniral Tyrrell, opposite p. 421; Edward Boscawen, opposite p. 443.
Portraits in vol. 4: George III (front.); Marquis of Granby, opposite p. 14; General Kingsley, opposite p. 17; Major General Wolfe, opposite p. 91; Sir Jeffery Amherst; Augustus Hervey, opposite p. 252; Sir Edward Hawke, opposite p. 271; Charles William Ferdinand, Prince of Brunswick, opposite p. 339.
Portraits in vol. 5: Frederick III, King of Prussia (front.); Capt. Lancelot Skynner, opposite p. 57; Charles Saunders, opposite p. 72; John, Earl of Bute, opposite p. 92; Admiral Keppel, opposite p. 117; William Beckford, opposite p. 155; Earl Temple (probably Richard Temple Grenville), opposite p. 196; Colonel Coote (probably either Eyre Coote or Charles Coote), opposite p. 211; Major General Monckton, opposite p. 355; George Keppel, opposite p. 367.
Ms. inscription on first front free paper: Mary Cabot Briggs.
92.1.508
Library has another copy (L2008F131): v. 5: ms. map titled “A correct plan of the city and harbour of Havana” tipped in between p. 364-365; bookplate on front pastedown of each volume removed, but initials J*M stmaped in gold on each spine (this set probably belonged to James Murray who served in the Cuban campaign during the Seven Years’ War and later in Canada, becoming Governor General).
Digitized image available [select plates].

Howes E165a
Sabin 22667
Pargellis, S. Bib. of British history 1286

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