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245 1 2 _aA Letter to a Gentleman in the Country, from His Friend in London :
_bGiving an Authentick and Circumstantial Account of the Confinement, Behaviour, and Death of Admiral Byng, as Attested by the Gentlemen Who Were Present
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-08
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
520 _a"A Letter to a Gentleman in the Country, from His Friend in London" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. The book focuses on the life, trial, and execution of Admiral John Byng, exploring the complexities surrounding his court-martial and the public's perception of his actions during naval engagements. It serves as both a defense of Byng's character and a critique of the political machinations leading to his condemnation. The narrative details Admiral Byng's composure in the face of impending execution and highlights his interactions with friends and family during his confinement. It recounts his reflective thoughts on duty, honor, and the nature of his trial, ultimately portraying him as a victim of political intrigue rather than a man guilty of the crimes for which he was condemned. The book culminates in a poignant account of his final moments and emphasizes the enduring misrepresentation of his legacy, suggesting that history would eventually recognize the truth of his innocence. Through firsthand testimonies and careful documentation, the author aims to vindicate Byng's reputation and honor his sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aByng, John, 1704-1757
653 _aAdmirals -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32290
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