HODSON (Lt. V.C.P., 10th DCO Lancers) Comp.
Historical Records of the Governor-General's Body Guard.
1st Ed., xiv+414pp., 4to, col. frontis., 4 col. plates, 12 b/w plates (inc. portraits of officers), 3 maps/plans. Thacker & Co.
1910
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Lavish & detailed history of what may be termed 'India's Household Cavalry', with detailed statements of officers' services, lists of Native officers &c. "...a detailed work which certainly ranks as a formal history... The Bodyguard took part in many actions, & these are described in some detail... principal campaigns were Mysore (1791-1792), Java (1811), Mahratta Wars (1815-18), First Burmese War (1824-26), Gwalior (1843), Sikh Wars (1845-46 & 1848-49), & the Burma War of 1885-87." - Perkins. Orig. red cloth, gilt titles with regimental device to front (with battle honours for Ava, Java, Maharajpore, Moodkee, Ferozeshuhar, Alliwall & Subraon (sic). Sp. a little bumped, cloth rubbed at extremities, generally VG & rare. See illustration on our website.
£365
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