Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2015-07-19 Public domain in the USA. 204 Gillespie, Alexander, Major Gillespie, Alejandro An Historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps, from its Original Institution down to the Present Era, 1803 Produced by Steven Gibbs, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An Historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps, from its Original Institution" by Alexander Gillespie is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the origins, evolution, and experiences of the Royal Marine Corps, detailing its role in military engagements and its importance in British history. The narrative is driven by Gillespie's own experiences as a long-serving officer, offering insights into the valor and dedication of Marines over the years. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for an extensive examination of the Royal Marine Corps, beginning with the historical necessity that led to its inception in 1684. It highlights the inadequacies of relying solely on impressed sailors and emphasizes the importance of having a dedicated military body trained for naval warfare. Gillespie dedicates the work to the Duke of Clarence, expressing gratitude for the royal patronage and stating his intention to document the Corps' achievements and contributions to the defense of the nation. Through a blend of personal reflections and historical facts, Gillespie aims to honor the valor of the Marines, addressing the impact of their actions on the kingdom's security and military reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain. Royal Marines -- History VE Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - Royalty Browsing: History - Warfare Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Warfare 765243 2025-06-20T03:55:35.616773 text/html 750892 2024-10-24T17:45:15 text/html 490523 2025-06-20T03:55:48.290676 application/epub+zip 500557 2025-06-20T03:55:37.984762 application/epub+zip 349080 2025-06-20T03:55:36.763761 application/epub+zip 739556 2025-06-20T03:55:55.903659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 661717 2025-06-20T03:55:46.787713 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511445 2022-09-22T12:09:36.411140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 670897 2025-06-20T03:55:33.927733 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 650854 2024-10-24T17:45:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16084 2025-06-20T03:55:56.073629 application/rdf+xml 8904 2025-06-20T03:55:36.899738 image/jpeg 2080 2025-06-20T03:55:36.831703 image/jpeg 483854 2025-06-20T03:55:35.689749 application/octet-stream application/zip