Historical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons Containing an Account of Its Formation in the Reign of King Charles the Second, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1839

"Historical Record of the First, or the Royal Regiment of Dragoons" by Richard Cannon is a chronicle of the Royal Regiment of Dragoons from its beginning under King Charles II until 1839. It recounts the regiment's formation and later work, focusing on their brave acts in British military actions. The book starts by explaining why the regiment was formed, especially after the monarchy was brought back. It talks about the first group of soldiers sent to Tangier and the military situation, highlighting the regiment's early fights with Moorish armies. The introduction sets up the main historical and military ideas that will be explored, and it also gives information about the British soldiers' behavior during difficult times in British history.

Richard Cannon (1779–1865) was a compiler of regimental records for the British Army.