NEWS BOOK : SPANISH INVADERS ROUTED
The Present State of Europe or the Historical and
Political Monthly Mercury, Giving an Account of All
the Publick and Private Occurrences, Civil,
Ecclesiastical, and Military That are Most
Considerable in Every Court
Printed for Henry Rhodes, at the Star, the Corner of Brides Lane, Fleet Street,; And the Assigns of ELIZ. HARRIS
1719
"For the Month of June 1719 ".40Pp Disbound and
resewn with hemp cord through original stab holes.
Browned throughout with corners rounded slightly and
sewing holes to the spine which still has traces of
paper/glue adhering from disbinding. This "Mercury"
News Book continues the story of the Spanish support
of the Pretender in Scotland. Major General Wightman
marches to the head of Glenshell " a considerable
pass which I was told the Enemy had resolved to
defend." In the event the rebels withdraw to a pass
called Strachell and battle begins at about five in
the afternoon, continuing until past Eight in the
evening "when it pleased God to give us an entire
Victory over them." The rebels consist of 300 Spanish
troops, 1640 Highlanders and another force described
as a Carps a-part of 500 Highlanders whose intention
was to capture the English baggage train. After his
victory, Wightman takes a tour through the
countryside "to terrify the rebels" ..."by burning
the Houses of the guilty, and preserving those of the
honest". Full and interesting coverage , together
with extensive coverage from all over Europe.
condition: Very Good
type:
jacket: None Issued
binding: Disbound
£30.00
