The French in a fright. : A new song, on a second-hand subject..
[London : s.n.,
1756]
Caption title.
Above the title is an engraving showing the British fleet off Port Mahon, Minorca. Below this image is a verse in two columns beginning "Our Edwards & our Henries, wou'd boldly advance,". With the imprint "Pubd. According to Act Pr. 6d. at the Acorn Opposite Hungerford Market in the Strand".
Below the title appears "The King of France, with Thirty Thousand Men, Went to the South, and then - return'd again." Below this are 10 verses beginning "Since England was England, sure never was known". Followed by "Alas! what Perils do environ The Man that meddles with cold Iron. Hud."
Concerning the loss of Fort Mahon, Minorca (May 1756) to the French and criticising Admiral Byng's command.
ESTC
Byng, John, 1704-1757
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763