""A History of the Late Siege of Gibraltar"" by John Drinkwater is a detailed account of the siege of Gibraltar, which took place between 1779 and 1783 during the American Revolutionary War. The book provides a comprehensive description of the garrison and the events that took place before, during, and after the siege. Drinkwater, who was a lieutenant in the garrison, offers a first-hand account of the conflict, including the tactics used by the British and Spanish forces, the impact of the siege on the civilian population, and the ultimate outcome of the battle. The book also includes information about the history of Gibraltar, from its earliest periods up to the time of the siege. Overall, ""A History of the Late Siege of Gibraltar"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, the American Revolution, or the history of Gibraltar.""This Is A New Release Of The Original 1786 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.