Reminiscences Of General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane (1860)

von Thomas Makdougall-Brisbane

144 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Reminiscences Of General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane (1860) is a memoir written by Thomas Makdougall-Brisbane, a British Army officer who served in various military campaigns during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book covers his experiences in the military, including his service in the Napoleonic Wars, as well as his time as Governor of New South Wales, Australia. The memoir provides a detailed account of Makdougall-Brisbane's military career, including his time as a young officer in the 38th Regiment of Foot, his service in the West Indies, and his involvement in the Peninsular War. He also discusses his role in the British occupation of Malta and his later appointment as Governor of New South Wales, where he oversaw the development of the colony and the exploration of its interior.Throughout the book, Makdougall-Brisbane provides insights into the military tactics and strategies of the time, as well as his own experiences and observations. He also offers personal reflections on the people he encountered during his career, including fellow officers, soldiers, and colonial officials.Overall, Reminiscences Of General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane (1860) is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of the military and colonial experiences of a prominent British officer during the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Tatsachenberichte, wahre Begebenheiten Kriege und Schlachten
• ISBN: 9781437053425
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC