Memoirs Relating To The Lord Torrington

The book titled ""Memoirs Relating To The Lord Torrington"" is written by John Knox Laughton. It is a biographical account of the life of George Byng, the first Viscount Torrington, who was a prominent naval commander and politician in the early 18th century. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period of Torrington's life.The first part of the book focuses on Torrington's early life and his rise to prominence in the Royal Navy. It describes his various naval campaigns, including his role in the Battle of Beachy Head in 1690, and his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet in 1703.The second part of the book covers Torrington's political career, including his time as a Member of Parliament and his appointment as First Lord of the Admiralty in 1710. It also discusses his involvement in the controversial court-martial of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell.The final part of the book deals with Torrington's retirement from public life and his later years. It includes his correspondence with various political figures and his reflections on his life and career.Overall, ""Memoirs Relating To The Lord Torrington"" provides a detailed and insightful account of the life of a prominent naval commander and politician in the early 18th century. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the Royal Navy and British politics during this period.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.