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Britain spent much of the 18th century in intermittant warfare with France, its neighbour and chief rival for maritime world domination. Much of this warfare was presided over by King George II who was the last monarch to personally lead a British army into battle - against the French at Dettingen in his native Germany. The King ordered this official inquiry into the total failure of an expedition mounted against the French Atlantic coast in August 1757. The inquiry found that a combination of adverse weather; massive Atlantic waves, strong fixed French defensive positions around the ports of Rochefort and La Rochelle a lack of surprise and consequent enemy readiness to meet the raid had all contributed to its failure. This concise but exhaustive account of the hearings by the three aristocratic officers appointed by the King to report into the failed raid, accompanied by appendices of correspondence between Army and Naval commanders give a vivid picture of 18th century command and control, and also of natural hazards and man-made cock-ups that are a feature of warfare in any age.

A must for all the enthusiasts for Great War aviation, this is an illustrated German 'how to recognise them' guide to almost 50 German, British, French and Belgian aircraft of the conflict reproduced for the first time since its original publication during the war. The detailed illustrations show the distinctive features distinguishing each aircraft.

This easy-to-follow guide is perfect for beginners wishing to learn the forgotten art of ticket-writing and sign-painting. Featuring accompanying diagrams, this 1916 volume restores life to the once-essential craft of ticket and sign making. Providing a comprehensive overview of the tools and materials you will need, as well as instructions as to how to form the correct letters, shapes, and colour contrasts, this is an essential beginner's guide. The contents of this volume include: The Ticket-Writer's Tools and Materials Using the Brush in Ticket-Writing Roundhand, Italic, and Script Letters Shaded Letters Square-Point Brush and Pen Work on Tickets Colour Contrasts in Sign-Writing Raised Ornaments and Letters on SignsProudly republished by Old Hand Books, this new edition of Ticket-Writing and Sign-Painting features an introduction to the craft by Frederic W. Goudy.

Discover new recipes and explore the meticulous details of bartending in this complete and practical guide to the vintage art of crafting cocktails. This time-tested cocktail guide was first published in 1869 and has been the bartender's trusted companion since. Whether a seasoned professional or a dedicated dinner party host, Haney's Steward and Barkeeper's Manual is an essential collection of recipes for both cocktails and mocktails. Featuring an introduction to mixed drinks by William Schimdt and advisory excerpts from Joseph L. Haywood's Mixology (1898), delve into the essence of bartending in this new edition from Vintage Cookery Books.

A comprehensive guide to the collection of essential tools and equipment needed to set up and enhance your printing studio space.This antiquated volume offers practical insights, tips, and step-by-step instructions to help you equip an efficient workspace and immerse yourself in the forgotten art of printing. Covering the history of the printing press, as well as detailing how to make rubber stamps, stencils, and line printing blocks, this volume is an essential guide for artists and crafters.The chapters featured in this book in include: A Brief History of the Printing Press Making a Printing Press Making Sympathetic or Invisible Inks Making Line Printing-Blocks at Home Letter Formation for Ticket and Sign-Writing Rubber Stamp Making Stencil Cutting and Stencilling