Tales Of The Wars; or Naval and Military Chronicle - Multiple Editions Across 4 Volumes
Illustrated With Numerous Engravings
Published by William Mark Clark: London 1836
Complete 4 Volume Set
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Tales of the Wars; or Naval and Military Chronicle, published in London in 1836 by William Mark Clark, is a collection of narratives recounting battles, campaigns, and heroic deeds from both naval and military history. Written in an accessible, anecdotal style, the work brings together dramatic episodes from Britain's wars of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, highlighting the bravery, sacrifice, and endurance of soldiers and sailors. Blending fact with storytelling, it captures not only the strategies and movements of armies and fleets, but also the personal experiences of those who fought, lending the chronicle a human dimension that appealed to contemporary readers.
The book reflects the patriotic spirit of its time, seeking to preserve and celebrate national pride through vivid retellings of military engagements. It portrays war as both a stage for gallantry and a source of moral lessons, emphasizing loyalty, discipline, and courage. At the same time, the inclusion of detailed accounts of naval encounters and land battles gives the work value as a semi-historical record. By combining entertainment with commemoration, Tales of the Wars offered its Victorian audience an engaging mixture of history, romance, and national memory."
Heavy wear and fading to covers and spines with some loss, rub through and hinge splitting as shown. Some loose pages, page cluster. Lacks portrait plate in Volume 1. Volumes 2, 3 & 4 have their designated plates present. Pages range from clean with pleasant age toning to some foxing present and a few pages that are a bit grubby. A decent set that would benefit enormously from a rebind or perfect to enjoy the set as it is. Please study photos to understand condition.
