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100 1 _aCannon, Richard,
_d1779-1865
245 1 0 _aHistorical Record of the Fifty-Third, or the Shropshire Regiment of Foot :
_bContaining an account of the formation of the regiment in 1755 and of its subsequent services to 1848
246 1 _aHistorical record of the 53rd Foot
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
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 2018-03-25
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 The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Historical Record of the Fifty-Third, or the Shropshire Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a detailed chronicle of the formation and service history of the Fifty-Third Regiment from its establishment in 1755 up to 1848, showcasing its various military engagements. It likely appeals to readers interested in military history, British colonial efforts, and the valorous acts of specific regiments in varied conflict settings. The opening of the record introduces the regiment's origins, detailing its formation during the anticipated war with France in the mid-18th century under Colonel William Whitmore. It highlights the initial deployment of the regiment to Gibraltar and its subsequent service, emphasizing the rigorous discipline and various battles the regiment partook in, including actions in Canada and its notable engagements in the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative sets a tone of respect and admiration for the regiment's bravery and commitment, indicating the comprehensive nature of the work that captures the essence and experiences of the British soldiers throughout these tumultuous years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 53rd -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56837
999 _c97668
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