Historical Record of the Seventy-Second Regiment, or the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1778, and of its subsequent services to 1848

"Historical Record of the Seventy-Second Regiment, or the Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders" by Richard Cannon is a detailed historical narrative documenting the Seventy-Second Regiment of the British Army from its creation in 1778 to 1848. The chronicle begins by describing the regiment's formation by the Earl of Seaforth as Britain sought to bolster its military during the American War of Independence, leading to their deployment to the East Indies. It recounts their early struggles, covering assembly, examination, and the eventual display of military prowess in war exercises, preparing them for significant combat and sieges in America and India.