The Narrative of William Spavens
by William Spavens
"A Chatham Pensioner"
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The Narrative of William Spavens Book Details
War:
Seven Years' War
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
200
Published Date:
1998
ISBN13:
9781861760838
The Narrative of William Spavens Book Description
Part of a series of naval and sea-life memoirs, this title offers an alternative to the usual top-down history, and has much to say on the topic of press gangs. It includes an eyewitness account of Hawke's great victory in Quiberon Bay in 1759.