Historical Record of the Nineteenth or the First Yorkshire North Riding Regiment of Foot

The book begins with the regiment’s founding during the Glorious Revolution when it was first raised to support the ascension of William III. Cannon chronicles the regiment’s active participation in major conflicts such as the War of the Spanish Succession the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. It provides insights into the regiment’s engagements capturing the strategic and logistical roles the unit played across various campaigns. Details are also given on the regiment's role in colonial wars underscoring the regiment’s adaptability in diverse theaters of war.