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

""A Memoir Of Major-General R. R. Gillespie"" is a biographical book written by Robert Rollo Gillespie himself, detailing his life and military career. Gillespie was a distinguished British Army officer who served in various campaigns in India, Europe, and America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on Gillespie's early life and military education, the second part detailing his service in India and his role in the Anglo-Nepalese War, and the third part chronicling his time in America during the War of 1812. The memoir provides a unique insight into the life of a British Army officer during this period, and offers a firsthand account of the battles and campaigns Gillespie participated in. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the events and locations described in the memoir. Overall, ""A Memoir Of Major-General R. R. Gillespie"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in military history and the life of a soldier during 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.