Military Journal Of Colonel Leslie, Of Balquhain, 1807-1832 (1887)

The Military Journal of Colonel Leslie of Balquhain, 1807-1832 is a historical book written by Charles Leslie and published in 1887. The book is a collection of personal writings and observations by Colonel Leslie during his military service in the British Army from 1807 to 1832. Colonel Leslie was a Scottish soldier who served in various campaigns across Europe, including the Peninsular War, the Battle of Waterloo, and the First Anglo-Burmese War. His journal entries provide a first-hand account of the battles, tactics, and strategies employed by the British Army during this period.The book is divided into chapters, each covering a specific period of Leslie's military service. The chapters are organized chronologically and provide a detailed account of the events that took place during that time. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the battles and campaigns described in the text.Overall, The Military Journal of Colonel Leslie of Balquhain, 1807-1832 is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the military history of the early 19th century. It provides readers with a glimpse into the life of a soldier during this time period and offers a detailed account of the military campaigns and battles that shaped the world we live in today.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.