Author: Wilson, Robert Thomas.
Title: History of the British Expedition to Egypt; to which is subjoined, a sketch of the present state of that country and its means of defence. Illustrated with maps, and a portrait of Sir Ralph Abercromby. [First edition].
Description: London, Printed by C. Roworth, [...] and sold by T. Egerton, [...], 1802. XXI,[1],354 pp. Engr. portrait of Abercromby by I. Hoppner & 2 fold. eng. maps, one fold. engr. plan & 2 fold. tables. Contemp. mottled calf. 4to. - Expertly rebacked preserving the orig. leather covers with gilt decorations. - Some light scattered foxing on first pages, otherwise tight and clean. A very good copy of the scarce first edition. Almost fine. With armorial bookplate of Edward Montagu Stuart Granville, Earl of Wharncliffe. - - The author Robert Wilson served under Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby (7 October 1734 - 28 March 1801) during the campaign. Abercromby was a Scottish soldier and politician. He is known for his service during the French Revolutionary Wars, ultimately in the Egyptian campaign. His strategies are considered among the most daring and brilliant achievements of the British army.

Keywords: History Africa Egypte Military Africa Militaria / Afrika(Egypte) Europa United-Kingdom Geschiedenis Afrika Militaria Afrika Militaria / Afrika(Egypte) Europa Groot-Brittannië ?Stelling Achter Toonbank / ?Stelling Achter Toonbank / VI