Archibald Forbes
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English
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"The first 150 years of one of the British Army's most renowned regiments
Archibald Forbes was a notable author, journalist and special correspondent during the British colonial wars of the Victorian era, so he was well positioned by personal experience to pen this history of a famous Scottish Highland regiment. 'The Black Watch, ' 'The Forty-Twa, ' the '42nd Regiment of Foot, ' 'The Royal Highlanders'-First to come, Last to go. The titles of this...
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THE object of this work is to represent Galilee as it was in the time of our Lord. To do this will be, the author feels, a special service to many who are desirous of learning all that can be known of the earthly-life of Christ. In fairness to the reader, it should be stated that the substance of this volume appeared as an Essay in 1874, which met with a very flattering reception in England, Germany, and America. The text for the present edition has...
4) Havelock
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English
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Published in 1890 as part of the English Men of Action series, Havelock chronicles the life of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, one of Britain's greatest military leaders. Written in a fast-paced, journalistic style, the book covers Havelock from his youth through his brilliant military career-which culminates with his heroics during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.