Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the East Suffolk, Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1685, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1847

"Historical Record of the Twelfth, or the East Suffolk, Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon tells the story of a British army unit, starting with its creation in 1685 and following its actions up to 1847. The writing promises to give a careful account of the regiment's beginnings. It likely follows their involvement in battles, notable officers, and important accomplishments, showing how they served for many years. The book explains how the regiment came to be because of political issues in England in the late 1600s, especially the Monmouth Rebellion. Readers are given context about tough training and important jobs that soldiers had in different fights, setting the stage to learn about their journey through history.