Waterloo: A Lay of Jubilee for June 18, 1815 (1865)

Waterloo: A Lay of Jubilee for June 18, 1815 is a book written by William Selwyn and published in 1865. The book is a poetic retelling of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, and marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. Selwyn's poem describes the events of the battle in vivid detail, from the initial clashes between the French and British forces to the final charge of the British cavalry that helped secure victory. The book also includes historical notes and illustrations that provide additional context for the battle and its significance. Overall, Waterloo: A Lay of Jubilee for June 18, 1815 is a unique and engaging retelling of one of the most important battles in European history.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.