The Life Of General, The Right Honourable Sir David Baird V1

The Life of General, The Right Honourable Sir David Baird V1 is a biographical book about the life of Sir David Baird, a British military officer who served during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is written by Theodore Edward Hook and is the first volume of a two-part series. The book begins with Baird's early life, including his childhood in Scotland and his education at the University of Edinburgh. It then goes on to detail his military career, which included service in India, Africa, and Europe. Baird is perhaps best known for his role in the capture of the Cape of Good Hope from the Dutch in 1806.Throughout the book, Hook provides a detailed account of Baird's military campaigns and his interactions with other notable figures of the time, including Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington. The book also explores Baird's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his experiences as a prisoner of war.Overall, The Life of General, The Right Honourable Sir David Baird V1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of Britain's most distinguished military leaders of the early 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.