Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada: A History of a Splendid Regiment's Origin, Development and Services, Including a Story of Patriotic Duties Well Performed in Three Campaigns
Cannon's Histories of the British regiments. The prime motive of the King in ordering the preparation of those familiar works of reference is thus explained: The character and credit of the British Army must chie?y depend upon the zeal and ardour by which all who enter into its service are animated. And consequently It is of the highest importance that any measure calculated to excite the spirit of emulation. By which alone great and gallant deeds are achieved. Should be adopted.
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