1836 Tales Of The Wars Naval Military Antique British History Book Set 4 Volumes

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1836 Tales Of The Wars Naval Military Antique British History Book Set 4 Volumes

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

" 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.

Size 22cm x 14cm x 2.5cm (x 4 volumes)
  • Volume 1 has 416 Pages - Published 1836
  • Volume 2 has 424 Pages - Published 1838
  • Volume 3 has 432 Pages - Published 1838
  • Volume 4 has 416 Pages - Published 1839

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "4 Volume Set", "Likely Original Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: 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.
Language: English
Author: William Mark Clark: London
Publisher: William Mark Clark: London
Year Printed: 1836
Sub-subject: British Military