The River Column: A Narrative Of The Advance Of The River Column Of The Nile Expeditionary Force And Its Return Down The Rapids

By Henry Brackenbury and Major General Henry Brackenbury

Book Overview

The River Column is a historical narrative that follows the journey of the River Column of the Nile Expeditionary Force as it advanced up the river and then returned down the rapids. The book is written by Henry Brackenbury, who was a British Army officer and served as a staff officer during the expedition. The narrative provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the River Column as it navigated through the difficult terrain of the Nile River, including encounters with hostile tribes and dangerous rapids. The book also includes descriptions of the people and places encountered along the way, as well as the various military tactics employed by the British forces. Overall, The River Column offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of British military history and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism and imperialism.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: 116327786X
• ISBN13: 9781163277867
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"