Memoirs Of The Services Of The 64th Regiment, Second Staffordshire: 1758 To 1881 (1882) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166343187)

Memoirs of the Services of the 64th Regiment, Second Staffordshire: 1758 to 1881 is a historical account of the military activities of the 64th Regiment, Second Staffordshire, from its inception in 1758 to its disbandment in 1881. The book was written by Henry George Purdon and published in 1882. Purdon served as a captain in the regiment during the latter part of its existence and drew upon his own experiences as well as official records and other sources to compile this comprehensive history.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of the regiment's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the regiment's formation and early years, including its role in the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. Subsequent chapters cover the regiment's involvement in various conflicts and campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and the Indian Mutiny.Throughout the book, Purdon provides detailed descriptions of the regiment's activities, including battles, marches, and other military operations. He also includes information about the regiment's organization, equipment, and tactics, as well as the experiences of individual soldiers and officers.Memoirs of the Services of the 64th Regiment, Second Staffordshire: 1758 to 1881 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British military during the 18th and 19th centuries. It provides a firsthand account of the experiences of one regiment during some of the most significant conflicts of the era.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.

Author: Henry George Purdon
ISBN-10: 1166343189
ISBN-13: 9781166343187
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 122
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d