THE HISTORY OF THE GERMAN LEGION,
FROM THE PERIOD OF ITS ORGANIZATION IN 1803, TO THAT OF ITS
DISSOLUTION IN 1816.
Compiled from Manuscript Documents.
By N. LUDLOW BEAMISH, Esq. F.R.S late Major unattached.
Two Vols. 8vo. complete, with Plans and Coloured Plates of Costumes, price £1 10s.
The second volume sold separately, price 10s.
“The work is not like others we could name—a mere compilation from newspapers and magazines. Major Beamish has left no source of information unexplored; and the access he obtained to manuscript journals has enabled him to intersperse his general narrative with interesting personal anecdotes, that render this volume as delightful for those who read for amusement, as those who read for profit.”—Athenæum.
“We are altogether much pleased with the volume, and heartily recommend it to the British public.”—Literary Gazette.
Elegantly bound in the Uniform of the Regiment, 1 vol. post 8vo. price 10s. 6d.
THE ADVENTURES OF
MAJOR JOHN PATTERSON,
(AUTHOR OF “CAMP AND QUARTERS,”)
With Notices of the Officers, &c. of the 50th, or Queen’s Own Regiment.
FROM 1807 TO 1821.
DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO QUEEN ADELAIDE.
“This volume contains a well-written, yet unvarnished narrative, of the adventures of the 50th foot, (better known as the ‘Dirty Half-hundred,’ from their black facings,’) during the Peninsular war. It argues well for the bravery, as well as modesty, of Major Patterson, that throughout his work we have but little of himself, and much of his brother-officers.”—Bell’s Messenger.
“Major Patterson’s Adventures are the record of a brave soldier—of a dashing, high-minded British officer, who never fears a rival, and never knew what it was to have an enemy, or to hate any man. His descriptions are remarkable for their vividness and accuracy, and his anecdotes will bear repetition once a week for life.”—Sun.