Sailors - Great Britain - Early works to 1800
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By the King, a proclamation. George R. Whereas we are informed, that divers seamen and seafaring men are gotten into the inland counties, ..
Great Britain. Sovereign (1714-1727 : George I)Date: 1718 [i.e. 1719]- E-books
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The old and true way of manning the fleet or how to retrieve the glory of the English arms by sea, as it is done by land; and to have seamen always in readiness, without pressing. In a letter from an Old Parliament Sea Commander, to a Member of the present House of Commons, desiring his Advice on that Subject.
Date: Printed in the Year MDCCVII. [1707]- E-books
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An infallible project for the more effectual speedy and easy manning of the navy of England, without that intollerable and unparallel'd practice of pressing, plainly demonstrated. With Observations on our Marine Affairs in general, and some Thoughts on Trade. Likewise an Account of the Excellent Management of the Marine in France, well worthy our Imitation. Humbly inscribed to the Consideration of the Legislature. By a seaman
Seaman, fl. 1745.Date: 1745