The field of Mars

Being an alphabetical digestion of the principal naval and military engagements, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, particularly of Great Britain and her allies, from the ninth century to the peace of 1801. Consisting of actions, attacks, attempts, battles, blockades, bombardments, descents, defeats, engagements, expeditions, invasions, reductions, sea fights, storms, sieges, surprises, repulses, and skirmishes

Selected from the best historians and journalists, and adjusted from the greatest authority. Interspersed with concise descriptions of the towns and places, the subject of each article. Embellished with upwards of seventy portraits, maps, charts, plans, views of battles, and sea fights