The Life Of Major General Estcourt (1856)

The Life of Major General Estcourt is a biography written by George Ryan and published in 1856. The book details the life and career of Major General Thomas Estcourt, a British military officer who served in various conflicts throughout the 19th century. The biography begins with Estcourt's early life and education, including his time at the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. It then follows his military career, which included service in the Peninsular War, the Waterloo Campaign, and the First Anglo-Afghan War. The book also covers Estcourt's personal life, including his marriage and family. It provides insight into his personality and character, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the time, such as the Duke of Wellington and Sir William Napier. Overall, The Life of Major General Estcourt offers a comprehensive look at the life and achievements of a prominent British military figure of the 19th century.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.