Wood, E - From Midshipman to Field Marshall

Methuen, London, 1906. Two volumes. Vol I: 322 pages, illustrations and sketch maps. Vol II: 299 pages, index for both volumes, illustrations and sketch maps. Evelyn Wood had an extraordinary career starting as a Midshipman in the Royal Navy in 1852, transferring to the Army in 1855 where he served with several regiments inc 13th Light Dragoons, 17th Lancers, 17th, 73rd and 90th Regiments. His campaigns included the Crimea, Indian Mutiny (V.C.), Ashanti, Zulu War, 1st Boer War, Egypt and the Sudan. Handling wear and sl soiling to read cloth boards, no dj, pages teg, light foxing. Former owner's name on ffeps. G-.