| Author |
Cannon, Richard, 1779-1865 |
| Title |
History of the Cape Mounted Riflemen
With a Brief Account of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope
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| Alternate Title |
Historical Record of the Cape Mounted Riflemen
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| Series Title |
Historical records of the British Army
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 49.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Brian Coe, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"History of the Cape Mounted Riflemen" by Richard Cannon is a historical account written during the early 19th century. The book chronicles the formation and service history of the Cape Mounted Riflemen, a regiment that played a significant role in the British military presence in the Cape of Good Hope. It presents insights into the military structure, engagements, and contributions of the regiment alongside the context of colonial history during this period. The narrative outlines the origins of the Cape Mounted Riflemen, describing their initial assembly and evolution over several years, reflecting the tumultuous interactions between colonial forces and indigenous tribes, notably the Kafirs. Cannon details various military campaigns, skirmishes, and pivotal moments involving the regiment, from their recruitment of local Hottentots to their involvement in frontier warfare. The book also emphasizes the strategic importance of the Cape of Good Hope as a vital maritime and military location, highlighting its role in British imperial ambitions. Through a combination of battle accounts, organizational history, and profiles of notable figures within the regiment, the book provides a comprehensive view of the Cape Mounted Riflemen's contributions to British colonial efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
UA: Military science: Armies: Organization, distribution, military situation
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| Subject |
Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- History
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| Subject |
Great Britain. Army. Cape Mounted Riflemen -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66858 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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