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Title: Historical Record of the First, or Royal Regiment of Foot
Containing an Account of the Origin of the Regiment in the Reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846

Note: Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Historical Record of the First, or Royal Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the origins and military history of one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, tracing its development and achievements from its formation during the reign of King James VI of Scotland to 1846. The text likely discusses significant battles, regimental honors, and notable figures associated with the regiment, emphasizing its storied legacy within military history. The opening portion introduces the inception of the Royal Regiment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive historical record of British regiments and their valorous deeds. It outlines the background and establishment of the regiment, as well as the commands and obligations set forth by the British Army. Historical context is provided by discussing the valor of Scottish soldiers and their participation in European conflicts, including their service under notable leaders like Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. Through this narrative, the author aims to celebrate the bravery and contributions of British troops, highlighting their endurance and significance in military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 49570

Published: Aug 1, 2015

Downloads: 271

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 1st (Royal Scots)

LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Historical Record of the First, or Royal Regiment of Foot
Containing an Account of the Origin of the Regiment in the Reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846

Note: Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Historical Record of the First, or Royal Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the origins and military history of one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, tracing its development and achievements from its formation during the reign of King James VI of Scotland to 1846. The text likely discusses significant battles, regimental honors, and notable figures associated with the regiment, emphasizing its storied legacy within military history. The opening portion introduces the inception of the Royal Regiment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive historical record of British regiments and their valorous deeds. It outlines the background and establishment of the regiment, as well as the commands and obligations set forth by the British Army. Historical context is provided by discussing the valor of Scottish soldiers and their participation in European conflicts, including their service under notable leaders like Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. Through this narrative, the author aims to celebrate the bravery and contributions of British troops, highlighting their endurance and significance in military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865

EBook No.: 49570

Published: Aug 1, 2015

Downloads: 271

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain. Army -- History

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 1st (Royal Scots)

LoCC: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.