Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1777, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1852

"Historical Record of the Seventy-first Regiment, Highland Light Infantry" by Richard Cannon is a recounting of the Seventy-first Regiment from its formation in 1777 to 1852. The book starts by explaining how the regiment was created, pointing out that wars like the American War of Independence and problems with France were happening at the time. It shares details about how Scottish Highland clans joined and who the important officers were. The main part of the book is about where the regiment went, the battles they fought in, and other important military events, giving a full picture of their history and bravery in the army.