The Correspondence And Diaries Of The Late Right Honorable John Wilson Croker V1

The Correspondence And Diaries Of The Late Right Honorable John Wilson Croker V1 Secretary To The Admiralty From 1809 To 1830

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The book, ""The Correspondence And Diaries Of The Late Right Honorable John Wilson Croker V1: Secretary To The Admiralty From 1809 To 1830"" is a collection of letters and personal journal entries written by John Wilson Croker, a former Secretary to the Admiralty during the years 1809 to 1830. The book has been compiled and edited by Louis J. Jennings.The first volume of the book contains a comprehensive collection of Croker's correspondence with various individuals, including politicians, military officials, and members of the Royal Navy. These letters provide insight into the workings of the Admiralty during the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent period of peace. The letters also shed light on Croker's personal relationships and his views on various political and social issues of the time.The second part of the book is a collection of Croker's personal diaries, which cover the period from 1815 to 1830. These diaries provide a unique perspective on Croker's life and work, including his travels, his daily routine, and his interactions with his family and colleagues.Overall, ""The Correspondence And Diaries Of The Late Right Honorable John Wilson Croker V1: Secretary To The Admiralty From 1809 To 1830"" is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the political and social history of Britain during the early 19th century.In Two Volumes.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162971742
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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Language: English
Number of pages: 604
Weight: 798g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 30mm