Publisher's Synopsis
""An Account of the Expedition to Carthagena: With Explanatory Notes and Observations"" is a historical book written by Charles Knowles in 1743. The book details the military expedition led by Admiral Edward Vernon in 1741 to capture the Spanish city of Cartagena (Carthagena) in Colombia. Knowles, who served as a captain in the Royal Navy during the expedition, provides a first-hand account of the events that took place during the campaign.The book is divided into several sections, including an introduction, a description of the expedition, and a conclusion. Knowles also includes explanatory notes throughout the text, providing additional context and information about the people, places, and events mentioned in the book. The observations section includes reflections on the tactics used during the campaign, as well as the successes and failures of the expedition.Overall, ""An Account of the Expedition to Carthagena"" provides a valuable historical record of an important military campaign in the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, military tactics, or the history of South America.Also Includes Authentic Papers Relating To The Expedition Against Carthagena, Being The Resolutions Of The Councils Of War And Original Papers Relating To The Expedition To Carthagena. 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.
