History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2) From the Formation of the Corps in March 1712 to the date when its designation was changed to that of Royal Engineers

"History of the Royal Sappers and Miners, Volume 2 (of 2)" by T. W. J. Connolly is an old story of the military group called the Royal Sappers and Miners, from when they started in 1772 to when they became the Royal Engineers in 1856. The author uses storytelling to explain how this group helped with building and military projects, pointing out how important they were in historical happenings. Starting in 1848, a detailed look at London was ordered to improve the city's health, and we see how sergeants and privates used their skills to map the area, even when it was hard. The book also mentions the Sappers' tough time with Sir John Franklin's Arctic expedition, showing what they went though and what they did to help. Overall, the book shows the different ways the Sappers were important, mixing their military work with their skills in building.