The Life Of A Regiment

The Life Of A Regiment: The History Of The Gordon Highlanders From Its Formation In 1794 To 1816 is a comprehensive account of the early years of the Gordon Highlanders, a Scottish infantry regiment that was established in 1794. Written by Charles Greenhill Gardyne, this book provides a detailed overview of the regiment's formation and early years, including its involvement in the Napoleonic Wars.The book begins with an introduction to the political and social context of the late 18th century, explaining the reasons behind the formation of the regiment and its initial recruitment. It then goes on to describe the early years of the regiment, including its training and deployment in Ireland, before moving on to its involvement in the wars against France.Throughout the book, Gardyne provides a wealth of detail about the regiment's activities, including its battles and engagements, as well as its day-to-day life and routines. He also explores the personalities of the regiment's officers and soldiers, highlighting their individual stories and contributions to the regiment's history.Overall, The Life Of A Regiment offers a fascinating insight into the early years of one of Scotland's most famous military regiments. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish military history or the Napoleonic Wars.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.