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100 1 _aCannon, Richard,
_d1779-1865
245 1 0 _aHistorical Record of the Seventeenth, or the Leicestershire Regiment of Foot :
_bContaining an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1688, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1848
246 1 _aHistorical record of the 17th Foot
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
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 2016-08-13
508 _aProduced 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 University of California libraries; missing images from HathiTrust Digital Library)
520 _a"Historical Record of the Seventeenth, or the Leicestershire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This detailed record chronicles the formation and military engagements of the Seventeenth Regiment from its inception in 1688 to its activities by 1848. The content delves into the regiment's operational history, highlighting significant battles and campaigns, emphasizing its contributions and the valor of its soldiers. The opening of the text begins with a preface explaining the intent behind creating a comprehensive history of British Army regiments and the valor of British soldiers throughout history. It indicates a desire to inspire both current and future military personnel by showcasing the gallant deeds of their predecessors. Then, the introduction details the origins of the Seventeenth Regiment, describing its formation amidst political and military upheaval and the early assignments it received, which positioned it in the service of the monarchy during a tumultuous era in British history. This section sets the stage for a narrative that combines historical analysis with a celebration of military honor and courage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Army -- History
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Royal Leicestershire Regiment
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52793
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