Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1678, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1849 Cannon, Richard 1779-1865 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Historical Record of the Twenty-first Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work provides a detailed chronicle of the formation and military history of the Twenty-first Regiment from its inception in 1678 through its actions up to 1849. The focus is on the regiment's contributions and achievements in various significant conflicts, emphasizing the valor and dedication of the British soldiers. The opening of the historical record outlines the establishment of the Twenty-first Regiment during a tumultuous period in Scotland, where political and religious conflicts prevailed. It discusses the regiment's origins under the command of Charles, Earl of Mar, and its initial armament with light muskets as "Fusiliers." The narrative provides context about the political landscape of the time, mentioning key events such as the murder of Archbishop Sharp and the subsequent battle at Bothwell Bridge, setting the stage for the regiment's evolving role in military campaigns over the centuries. The text establishes a foundation for understanding the regiment’s storied history, detailing both significant battles and changes in military tactics as they relate to the regiment's experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-01-20 Produced by Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army -- History Great Britain. Army. Royal Scots Fusiliers UA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54029 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54029 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134239.0 54029