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Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
| Title |
Historical record of the Ninety-second Regiment, originally termed "The Gordon Highlanders" and numbered the Hundredth Regiment : Containing an account of the formation of the Regiment in 1794, and of its subsequent services to 1850
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| Alternate Title |
Historical record of the 92nd Foot
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Parker, Furnivall & Parker, 1851.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Historical Record of the Ninety-second Regiment, originally termed 'The Gordon Highlanders'" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the formation and military endeavors of the Ninety-second Regiment from its inception in 1794 through significant campaigns up to 1850. The narrative sheds light on the regiment's operations, distinctive engagements, and the commendable conduct of its members during various military circumstances, emphasizing British military history. The opening of the text introduces a transcriber’s note and general orders regarding the account of services for British Army regiments, highlighting the importance of documenting military achievements. Following this, the preface outlines the necessity of recognizing the valor of British soldiers to inspire future service members, while mentioning a series of historical events leading to the regiment's formation. The narrative notes the actions of the Ninety-second Regiment, including its early deployments and notable battles, setting the stage for a detailed historical account filled with commendations, distinctions, and illustrations related to its service in the British Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army. Gordon Highlanders
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74891 |
| Release Date |
Dec 14, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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