Historical Record of the Tenth, or the North Lincolnshire, 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 Tenth, or the North Lincolnshire, Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a mid-nineteenth century recounting of the Tenth Regiment of Foot's origins and military actions from 1685 to 1847. The book likely attracts those keen on military history, especially regarding the roles and contributions of British regiments in conflicts across the centuries. Beginning with the establishment of the Tenth Regiment during a time marked by events such as the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion, the book outlines the royal directives that influenced the regiment's initial command and structure focusing on the early engagements it faced and the groundwork for its future military activity. It highlights the key people involved and underscores the British military's values and the bravery expected of its soldiers during its early operations.

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