The Marquess Cornwallis (1890)

By Walter Scott Seton-Karr

Book Overview

The Marquess Cornwallis is a historical biography written by Walter Scott Seton-Karr in 1890. The book tells the story of Charles Cornwallis, the first Marquess Cornwallis, who was a British army officer and colonial administrator during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Cornwallis is best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he served as the British commander-in-chief and ultimately surrendered to the American forces at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. The book explores Cornwallis's life and career, including his early military service in India, his time as Governor-General of India, and his later role as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Seton-Karr draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this important historical figure. The Marquess Cornwallis is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British military history, colonialism, or the American Revolution.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437292674
• ISBN13: 9781437292671
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"