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100 1 _aPearse, Henry H. S.,
_d1844-1905
245 1 4 _aThe History of Lumsden's Horse :
_bA Complete Record of the Corps from Its Formation to Its Disbandment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-06-11
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, 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/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The History of Lumsden's Horse" by Henry H. S. Pearse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This text chronicles the formation and activities of Lumsden's Horse, a corps of Indian volunteers organized to fight in the South African campaign during a time of significant imperial conflict. The narrative emphasizes the patriotic spirit that led soldiers from various backgrounds to come together for a common cause, reflecting broader themes of loyalty and sacrifice within the context of the British Empire. The opening of the book sets the stage for the regiment's illustrious history by detailing the motivations and initiatives behind its formation. Colonel Dugald Lumsden is introduced as the driving force behind the effort to raise the corps, focusing on how he galvanized British residents and the local communities in India to support the cause even as the South African War faced challenges. Pearse elaborates on the logistical and bureaucratic hurdles overcome to equip the corps, the enthusiastic responses from volunteers, and the communal spirit echoing through their preparations for active service, all highlighting the significant contributions and camaraderie that characterized Lumsden's Horse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Lumsden's Horse
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52303
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