Publisher's Synopsis
Recollections Of Four Years' Service In The East With H. M. Fortieth Regiment (1846) is a memoir written by John Martin Bladen Neill, a British soldier who served in India and Burma during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Neill's experiences as a member of the H. M. Fortieth Regiment, including his participation in the First Anglo-Burmese War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Neill's recollections offer a firsthand perspective on the military campaigns and daily life of British soldiers in the East, as well as their interactions with the local populations. The book also includes descriptions of the geography, climate, and culture of the regions where Neill served. Overall, Recollections Of Four Years' Service In The East With H. M. Fortieth Regiment (1846) provides a valuable historical document of British colonialism and military operations in South Asia during the 19th century.Comprising An Account Of The Taking Of Kurachee In Lower Scinde, In 1839; Operations In Upper Scinde In 1840 And 1841; And The Operations Of The Candahar Division Of ""The Avenging Army Of Affghanistan"" In 1841 And 1842; Under Major-General Sir W. Nott.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.
