History Of The Queen's City Of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade (1881)

The book ""History Of The Queen¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s City Of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade"" was written by William Stephen and was first published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the Queen's City of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade, which was a volunteer military unit formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in the 19th century. The book covers the history of the brigade from its formation in 1859 to the year of publication, 1881. The author, William Stephen, was a member of the brigade and had served as its adjutant for several years. He had access to the brigade's records and archives, which enabled him to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the brigade's history. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in the brigade's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the formation of the brigade and its early years. Subsequent chapters cover the brigade's involvement in various military campaigns, including the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Boer War. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the brigade's uniforms, weapons, and training methods. It provides insights into the daily life of a volunteer soldier in the 19th century, as well as the social and political context in which the brigade operated. Overall, ""History Of The Queen¿¿¿¿¿¿¿s City Of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Brigade"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British military, as well as the social and cultural history of 19th century Scotland. It is a well-researched and engaging account of a significant military unit and its role in the history of Edinburgh and Scotland.With Accounts Of The City Of Edinburgh And Mid-Lothian Rifle Association, The Scottish Twenty Club, Etc.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.