Picturesque representations of the dress and manners of the English (1813)
Alexander, William, 1767-1816 · London: Printed for Thomas M'Lean by Howlett and Brimmer · leaf 123
y either to give alarm of fire, or to call the as-sistance of their comrades, when in danger of being over-powered : but, notwithstanding these regulations, thisspecies of police is not so efficient as it ought to be;many of the watchmen, are, improperly, feeble old men,and the frequent… … JE:sG]laio])=]Rlate z&. PLATE XXIX. GENERA L. Though Great Britain cannot properly be consideredas a military nation, yet she may perhaps boast of hav-ing produced at various periods more able generals andcommanders than any other state in Europe, whether wereckon their military skill, their…
Costume -- Great Britain · Great Britain -- Social life and customs
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