Historical Record of the Second, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in the Year 1661, and of Its Subsequent Services to 1837

"Historical Record of the Second, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot" by Richard Cannon is a recounting of the Second Regiment of Foot's story from its start in 1661 to 1837. The book dives into the regiment's battles, important commanders, and how it grew as part of the British Army. Kicking off by looking at how the regiment was created to guard Tangier in Africa, with the Earl of Peterborough in charge, highlighting their troubles with local people, it tells the reader how crucial it is to remember the regiment's accomplishments, so those who serve will be motivated to serve well. The historical record promises a complete look at the regiment's past, it’s a resource for those intrigued by military histories and events.

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