The history and life of Admiral Blake; general and admiral of the fleets and naval forces of Ngland, [electronic resource] : 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.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gentleman bred in his family.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--History, Naval--Stuarts, 1603-1714.

Great Britain.

Blake, Robert, 1599-1657--Early works to 1800.

Blake, Robert.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([16],128p.,plate ) port ;

Edition:

The second edition.

Other Title:

History and life of Admiral Blake; general and admiral of the fleets and naval forces of Ngland,

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for R. Davis, the corner of Sackville-Street, Piccadilly, and J. Millan, opposite the Admiralty-Office, near White-Hall, 1746.

Notes:

Sometimes attributed to J. Oldmixon.

First published in [1740?] as 'The history and life of Robert Blake'.

Price on title page: (Price Stich'd 1s. 6d. Bound 2s.)

Reproduction of original from Library of Congress.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N17446.

OCLC:

507997219