02489cam a22003133u 4500 67001 UtSlPG 20260610134539.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 UA Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 Historical Record of the Seventy-Third Regiment : Containing an account of the formation of the Regiment from the period of its being raised as the Second Battalion of the Forty-Second Royal Highlanders in 1780 and of its subsequent services to 1851 Historical record of the 73rd Foot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-23 Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Historical Record of the Seventy-Third Regiment" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents the formation and military service of the Seventy-Third Regiment, originally raised as the Second Battalion of the Forty-Second Royal Highlanders, from 1780 until 1851. The book encompasses detailed accounts of the regiment's campaigns, battles, and significant events, aiming to provide a comprehensive narrative of its history and accomplishments. At the start of this record, the author outlines the intent and framework of the publication, emphasizing the importance of documenting the glorious deeds of British regiments to inspire future soldiers. The compilation begins with the creation of the Seventy-Third Regiment and highlights its early engagements, particularly against significant figures like Hyder Ali and Tippoo Saib in India during the late 18th century. The opening sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the regiment's history, including its challenges and triumphs, as it served in various significant military operations over several decades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 73rd -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67001 107823 107823