Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot Containing an account of the formation of the regiment in 1688, and of its subsequent services to 1848

"Historical Record of the Nineteenth, or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a detailed exploration of a British regiment's journey from its creation in 1688 to its involvement in significant battles ending in 1848. Beginning with the political environment that led to their formation, the book highlights the initial recruitment of soldiers and the naming of their first leader. It then follows the regiment's path through key conflicts in Ireland and Flanders, offering a view into their early missions and the larger British military history. The book presents the growth, key figures, and important battles that sculpted the identity of the Nineteenth Regiment.