Publisher's Synopsis
Recollections of Four Years' Service in the East with H. M. Fortieth Regiment is a memoir written by John Martin Bladen Neill in 1846. The book recounts Neill's experiences serving with the British Army's 40th Regiment of Foot in India and Burma from 1837 to 1841.Neill provides a detailed account of the battles and campaigns he participated in, including the First Anglo-Burmese War and the Sutlej campaign against the Sikh Empire. He also describes daily life in the army, from the harsh conditions of marching and fighting in the hot climate to the camaraderie and discipline of military life.The book offers a unique perspective on British colonialism in India and Burma, as Neill reflects on the cultural differences he encountered and his interactions with local people. He also discusses the role of the British Army in maintaining colonial control and the challenges they faced in doing so.Overall, Recollections of Four Years' Service in the East with H. M. Fortieth Regiment provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a British soldier in colonial India and Burma during the mid-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.
