Publisher's Synopsis
""A Journal Of The Blockade And Siege Of Gibraltar: From September 12, 1779 To March 10, 1783"" is a historical account written by Samuel Ancell in 1793. The book details the four-year-long blockade and siege of the British-held fortress of Gibraltar during the American Revolutionary War. Ancell, who was a British officer stationed in Gibraltar during the siege, provides a firsthand account of the events that took place, including the daily life of soldiers and civilians living under siege conditions, the tactics employed by the besieging Spanish and French forces, and the eventual lifting of the siege by British reinforcements. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant event in European and American history.Containing A Minute Detail Of The Memorable And Interesting Transactions, Naval And Military Observations. Interspersed With Historical Accounts Of The Garrison, Genuine And Entertaining Anecdotes, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
