The Serpentine, Hyde Park

An Historical Memento, representing the different Author: Orme, Edward / Illustrator: Clark, J.H; Dubourg, M Edward Orme: London, 1814 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 808.m.7, opposite 55 The fleet on the Serpentine river, commemorative of the Battle of the Nile, Aust. 1st, 1814'. A mock naval battle between the English and French fleet (under American colours). Image taken from An Historical Memento, representing the different scenes of public rejoicing, which took place the first of August, in St. James's and Hyde Parks, London, in celebration of the Glorious Peace of 1814, and of the centenary of the accession of the illustrious House of Brunswick, etc. (Edited by Edward Orme.) [With coloured plates.] Originally published/produced in Edward Orme: London, 1814.