An Account Of The Expedition To The West Indies, Against Martinico

The book titled ""An Account Of The Expedition To The West Indies, Against Martinico: With The Reduction Of Guadelupe, And Other The Leeward Islands, Subject To The French King, 1759 (1762)"" is a historical account written by Richard Gardiner. The book provides a detailed description of the British expedition to the West Indies in 1759, which was aimed at capturing the French-held islands of Martinique, Guadeloupe, and other Leeward Islands.The author, Richard Gardiner, was a British naval officer who served as the captain of the HMS Panther during the expedition. He provides a first-hand account of the battles, strategies, and tactics employed by the British forces during the campaign. The book also includes details of the political and diplomatic context of the expedition, including the tensions between Britain and France during the Seven Years' War.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the expedition. The first chapter provides an overview of the British strategy and the forces involved in the campaign. Subsequent chapters describe the battles for Martinique and Guadeloupe in detail, including the tactics used by both sides and the key figures involved. The book also includes descriptions of the capture of other French-held islands in the region, such as Dominica and St. Lucia.Throughout the book, Gardiner provides a vivid and engaging account of the expedition, drawing on his own experiences as well as other contemporary sources. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the West Indies, the Seven Years' War, or naval warfare in the 18th century.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.