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by J. C. Long (Author)
Lord Jeffery Amherst: A Soldier Of The King is a biography of the British soldier and colonial administrator Lord Jeffery Amherst, written by J. C. Long. The book provides a detailed account of Amherst's life, from his early years as a member of the British nobility to his rise to prominence as a military leader during the Seven Years' War. Long explores Amherst's military career, including his role in the capture of Louisbourg and his command of British forces during the successful siege of Montreal. The book also examines Amherst's controversial policies towards Native Americans, including his support for the use of smallpox-infected blankets as a weapon against them. Overall, Lord Jeffery Amherst: A Soldier Of The King offers a comprehensive portrait of one of Britain's most important military figures during the 18th 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.
