Memoirs Of The Life And Gallant Exploits Of The Old Highlander, Sergeant Donald Macleod: Who Having Returned, Wounded, With The Corpse Of General Wolfe, From Quebec (1791)

""Memoirs Of The Life And Gallant Exploits Of The Old Highlander, Sergeant Donald Macleod: Who Having Returned, Wounded, With The Corpse Of General Wolfe, From Quebec"" is a historical book written by William Thomson and published in 1791. The book recounts the life and military career of Sergeant Donald Macleod, a Scottish highlander who fought in the British Army during the Seven Years' War. Macleod is known for his bravery and heroism during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, where he was wounded while carrying the corpse of General James Wolfe off the battlefield. The book provides a detailed account of Macleod's life, his military achievements, and his experiences during the war. It also sheds light on the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the British and French empires. Overall, ""Memoirs Of The Life And Gallant Exploits Of The Old Highlander, Sergeant Donald Macleod"" is a fascinating historical account of a remarkable soldier and his contributions to the British Army.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.