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100 1 _aCannon, Richard,
_d1779-1865
245 1 0 _aHistorical Record of the First, or Royal Regiment of Foot :
_bContaining an Account of the Origin of the Regiment in the Reign of King James VI. of Scotland, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1846
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-08-01
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- History
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 1st (Royal Scots)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49570
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