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

A Memoir of Major-General R. R. Gillespie is a biographical account of the life of Robert Rollo Gillespie, a prominent military figure in the early 19th century. The book was written by Gillespie himself and published posthumously in 1816. The memoir begins with Gillespie's early life and military career, including his service in India and his involvement in various battles and campaigns. Gillespie provides detailed accounts of his experiences in combat, including his leadership of troops and his interactions with other military leaders. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on Gillespie's life outside of the military, including his relationships with family and friends. Gillespie's writing style is straightforward and factual, but also provides insight into his personality and character.Overall, A Memoir of Major-General R. R. Gillespie is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life and experiences of a significant military figure in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.

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.