A Memoir Of Major-General R. R. Gillespie (1816) - Softcover

Gillespie, Robert Rollo; Thorn Sir, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1104596954 ISBN 13: 9781104596958

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

A Memoir of Major-General R. R. Gillespie is a biographical work written by Robert Rollo Gillespie himself, detailing his life and military career. Gillespie was a British soldier who served in India during the early 19th century, and the memoir covers his experiences in battles and military campaigns against the Marathas and other Indian kingdoms. The book also provides insights into the political and social climate of India during that period, as well as the challenges and difficulties faced by the British military in maintaining their control over the region. The memoir is a fascinating account of a soldier's life in India and provides valuable historical context for understanding the British Raj and its impact on India.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.

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About the Author

William Thorn (1781-1843) was 30 years old when he joined the expeditionary force to Java. He had previously served with the British army in India. The materials for his book were largely sketches and details jotted down at the end of each military action and notes based on personal observations and official reports. He retired from the army in 1825 and died in Germany in 1843.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104596954
• ISBN 13: 9781104596958
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264