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100	1		_aYounghusband, G. J. _q(George John), _d1859-1944
245	1	4	_aThe Story of the Guides
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-10-07
508			_aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Bruce Thomas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Story of the Guides" by G. J. Younghusband is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the formation and valiant actions of the Queen's Own Corps of Guides, an irregular military unit established in the mid-19th century during the tumultuous era of British colonial rule in India. Younghusband aims to showcase the unit's role in various military campaigns, emphasizing the courage and resourcefulness of its members, particularly its early leaders and soldiers. At the start of the narrative, Younghusband introduces the inception of the Guides, led by the innovative Sir Henry Lawrence, who sought to create a more adaptable and effective fighting force. The opening chapters describe the challenges faced by these early soldiers, their training under the daring Harry Lumsden, and their initial combat experiences as they navigate conflicts in the rugged terrain of the Indian frontier. Through lively anecdotes and inspirational tales of bravery, the author sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the Guides' adventures, laying a foundation for an engaging story of loyalty, military strategy, and the evolving nature of warfare during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947
653			_aGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century
653			_aGreat Britain. Army. Queen's Own Corps of Guides (Lumsden's)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16808
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