Historical Record Of The Thirty-Sixth

Historical Record Of The Thirty-Sixth: Or The Herefordshire Regiment Of Foot is a book written by Richard Cannon and published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Herefordshire Regiment of Foot, also known as the 36th Regiment, from its formation in 1701 until the mid-19th century. The author, Richard Cannon, was a British military historian and served as the Deputy Keeper of the Records at the War Office. The book begins with an overview of the regiment's early years, including its involvement in the War of the Spanish Succession and the Jacobite rising of 1715. It then goes on to detail the regiment's service in various conflicts, including the Seven Years' War, the American War of Independence, and the Napoleonic Wars. The book also includes information on the regiment's organization, uniforms, and equipment throughout its history. In addition to its military history, the book also provides insight into the social and cultural context of the times in which the regiment served. It includes details about the lives of soldiers and officers, as well as the impact of war on civilian populations. Overall, Historical Record Of The Thirty-Sixth: Or The Herefordshire Regiment Of Foot is a valuable resource for military historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of the British Army.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.