Up to the Mark |
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Author:
| Day, |
ISBN: | 978-0-217-41348-0 |
Publication Date: | Aug 2009 |
Publisher: | General Books LLC
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $19.99 |
Book Description:
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Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: 29 CHAPTER III. THE story of the ?th is written, with other gallant deeds, in the pages of history. The war in the Carnatic was ended by the siege and treaty of Seringapatam: the machinations of Tippoo Sultaun were brought to light, and rendered powerless for a long period. Lord Cornwallis returned to...
More DescriptionPurchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: 29 CHAPTER III. THE story of the ?th is written, with other gallant deeds, in the pages of history. The war in the Carnatic was ended by the siege and treaty of Seringapatam: the machinations of Tippoo Sultaun were brought to light, and rendered powerless for a long period. Lord Cornwallis returned to England in 1792, and with him came a large number of British troops. Amongst the officers who had distinguished themselves was Grey Latimer. He dearly loved his profession, and was, as he had hoped, no idle soldier. His was the true warrior spirit. He was daring and temperate, prudent, skilful, and fertile in resource; patient and cheerful under difficulties. Severely wounded in a desperate charge, he, though his voice was weak and his hand unsteady, pressed on at the head of his men, cheering them forward. His gallantry attracted the notice of General Abercrombie, and he was honourably reported to the Governor-General. He was one of those who stood beside Cornwallis when the young, dark-eyed sons of Tippoo were brought as hostages to the British camp. Communications with India were not then regular and rapid as they now are, and Grey Latimer was unprepared for the great changes he found on his arrival at home. Mr. Latimer had many years before contested the seat for Wildhurst, but had been defeated. During Grey's absence the former successful candidate had died, and Mr. Latimer was duly elected to represent the town in the Tory interest in the House of Commons. Captain Latimer found his father and mother resident in London during great part of the year, for politics, both foreign and domestic, were at that time all-absorbing. The impeachment of Warren Hastings was in progress; Indian affairs were exciting great interest; and of still weightier moment were the event...