Publisher's Synopsis
Recollections Of A Highland Subaltern: During The Campaigns Of The 93rd Highlanders In India, Under Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde, In 1857-59 is a book written by William Gordon-Alexander and published in 1898. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences serving as a subaltern in the 93rd Highlanders during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence. The author served under Colin Campbell, who was later made a Lord and known as Lord Clyde. The book describes the battles and campaigns that the author participated in, including the Siege of Lucknow and the Relief of Lucknow. The author also provides insight into the daily life of a soldier during this time period, including the challenges of living in a foreign country and the relationships between the British soldiers and the Indian civilians. The book is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Indian Rebellion and the role of the British Army in India during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book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.
