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    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.
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    Admiral Hosier's ghost.
    by Glover, Richard, 1712-1785
    Published 1740
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    Lives of the British admirals : Containing a new and accurate naval history, from the earliest periods. By Dr. J. Campbell. With a continuation down to the year 1779, including the naval transactions of the late and present war, and an account of the recent discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere. Written under the inspection of Doctor Berkenhout. The whole illustrated with correct maps, and frontispieces engraved from original designs.
    by Campbell, John, 1708-1775
    Published 1781
    “...Lives of the admirals...”
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    Hosier's ghost, to Admiral Vernon : Together with Vernon's answer. To which is prefix'd the lamentation of James the Jesuit, and of Charles the young man.
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    The Lives of the English and Irish admirals : Displaying, in the most striking colours, the conduct and heroism of the naval commanders of Great-Britain and Ireland. In two volumes. Vol. I.
    Subjects: “...Admirals Great Britain Biography Early works to 1800....”
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    The admirable travels of Thomas Jenkins : And David Lowellin, through the unknown tracts of Africa: with the manner how Lowellin lived eight years on an uninhabited spot; and, having sustained many dangerous attacks from the wild beasts and savages, returned safe to London, in September, 1784 after having been fourteen years in those extensive regions.
    by Lowellin, David, 1726-
    Published 1791
    “...Admirable travels of Messieurs Thomas Jenkins and David Lowellin through the unknown tracts...”
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    Admiral Byng in the elysian shades : A poem.
    by Byng, John, 1704-1757
    Published 1757
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    The speech of the Honble. Admiral Byng : Intended to have been spoken on board the Monarque, at the time of his execution, on Monday, March 14, 1757. But, his sorrow not suffering him, he delivered it to a friend to be published.
    by Byng, John, 1704-1757
    Published 1757
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    The history and life of Admiral Blake; general and admiral of the fleets and naval forces of Ngland : Containing account of his glorious atchievements by sea land, more especially by sea, where he obtained by surprising victories. [W]ritten by a gentleman bred in his family. Devoted himself wholly to the public service, was resolute in his undertakings, and most faithful in the performance of them. With him valour seldom mist its reward, or cowardice its punishment. Earl of Clarendon's character of him.
    by Gentleman bred in his family
    Published 1746
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    Our last resource! or, The only means left to obtain an honorble peace : Containing the substance of some detached reflections which have been originally submitted to the first lord of the admiralty, on the necessity of rendering all the military establishments of Great Britain subservient to maritime operations, with a summary view of the situation of this Island, after the conquest of Holland. By the author of "Better late than never.".
    by Enemy to the war
    Published 1795
    Subjects: “...Admirals Early works to 1800....”
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    Admiral Byng's complaint. To the tune of Tantararara.
    Published 1756
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    An address to the Hon. Admiral Augustus Keppel : Containing candid remarks on his defence before the court-martial; to which are added impartial observations on the late trial and acquittal of Vice-Admiral Sir Hugh Palliser. With an explanation of sea-phrases. And a letter to the monthly reviewers. By a Seaman. The third edition. To which is added a supplement, containing the substance of eight letters to the Right Hon. the Earl of Sandwich, two to Sir Joseph Mawbey, and three to Admiral Pigot; with a concluding letter, addressed to Right Hon. the Earl of Sandwich.
    by Stevenson, John (Seaman)
    Published 1780
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    A Key to the trial of Admiral Byng : Or, A brief state of facts relating to the action in the Mediterranean on the 20th of May, 1756. Fairly deduced from the evidence given at the trial, setting that affair in a clear and true light.
    Published 1756
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    The trial of the Honourable Admiral John Byng : at a court-martial, as taken by Mr. Charles Ferne, judge-advocate of His Majesty's fleet. Published by order of the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, at the desire of the court-martial. To which is added, an account of Admiral Byng's behaviour in his last moments. Also, a copy of a paper delivered by him to William Brough, Esq; marshal of the High Court of Admiralty, immediately before his death.
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    Essential queries relating to the condemnation and execution of Admiral Byng.
    Published 1757
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    The life of Admiral Lord Nelson, K.B /
    Subjects: “...Admirals Great Britain Biography....”
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    An epistle to the admirers of the Lord Bishop of London's letter : Shewing the harmony of his doctrines, concerning deity and his providential laws; the honour he has done the king and kingdom, and the purity of his religious principles. By a little Philosopher.
    by Little philosopher
    Published 1750
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    The case of the Hon. Admiral Byng, ingenuously represented : His conduct and behaviour in the expedition to the mediterranean, and in the engagement off mahon, examined, without regard to party-prejudice or popular clamour. And the most material part of the evidence on his trial fairly stated: with such reflections and observations as naturally arise from a view of the whole proceedings against him. Likewise his letter to the secretary of the admiralty, requiring his witnesses, and demanding speedy justice; with remarks thereon. Also two letters from M. Voltaire and the Marshal Duke De Richlieu to Mr. Byng. With an account of his execution; his behaviour in his last moments; and an exact copy of the paper he delivered to the Marshal of the admiralty a minute before he was shot. Also an elegy on his death. To which is prefixed, The admiral's head, curiously engraved.
    by Byng, John, 1704-1757
    Published 1757
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    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. Supported throughout by proper authorities. In four volumes. The whole carefully revised and corrected, with very considerable additions, by John Campbell, Esq.
    by Campbell, John, 1708-1775
    Published 1761
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    A monody to the memory of Admiral Hyde Parker : Who was lost in the Cato of 64 guns, on his passage to the East-Indies. By S. Whitchurch, late of His Majesty's navy.
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