Bøger af Walter George Barttelot

The book titled ""The Life of Edmund Musgrave Barttelot: Captain and Brevet-Major Royal Fusiliers, Commander of the Rear Column of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition"" is a biography of Edmund Musgrave Barttelot, a British army officer who served in the Royal Fusiliers during the late 19th century. The book is written by Walter George Barttelot, who was Edmund's brother.Edmund Barttelot is known for his role as the commander of the rear column of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, which was a British expedition to rescue Emin Pasha, the governor of Equatoria in the southern Sudan, from a rebellion led by the Mahdist forces. The expedition took place in 1887-1889 and was led by Henry Morton Stanley.The book provides a detailed account of Edmund Barttelot's life, from his childhood to his military career, including his service in India and Africa. It also describes his role in the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, including the challenges he faced and the events that led to his death.Overall, ""The Life of Edmund Musgrave Barttelot"" is a comprehensive biography of a notable British army officer, providing insights into the life and times of a soldier during the late 19th century.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.