A narrative of the campaign of the British army in Spain, commanded by His Excellency Sir John Moore ... Authenticated by official papers and original letters / By James Moore.
- James Moore
- Date:
- 1809
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A narrative of the campaign of the British army in Spain, commanded by His Excellency Sir John Moore ... Authenticated by official papers and original letters / By James Moore. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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