REGIMENTAL HISTORIES.—The Annals of the Ring's Royal Rifle Corps. Volume
I.: The Royal Americans. By Lewis Butler. Appendix Volume: Thrzforms, Armament, and Equip- ment. By Major-General Astley Terry and S. M. Milne. (Smith, Elder and Co. 25s. net and 15s. net.)—The initiative in the compilation of this work was due to Sir Redvers Buller, and a beginning was made by Mr. John Fortescue, who, however, handed on the work to Captain Butler. The first volume, beginning from the date of the raising of the regiment, 1755, describes the story of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Battalions up to the year 1815, leaving that of the 5th, 7th, and 8th to a future time. Captain Butler's work gives evidence of a power both for careful research and for spirited narrative. The appendix volume contains many excellent plates showing the evolution of the regimental uniform. History and Campaigns of the Rifle Brigade. Part I. By Colonel Willoughby Verner. (John Bale, Sons, and Danielsson. 25s. net.)—This volume covers the thrilling story of the Rifle Brigade from the year 1800 to the retreat of Coruna and Moore's death in 1809.—The Seventh (Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards : the Story of the Regiment (1688-1882). By Colonel C. W. Thompson, C.B. With the Regiment in South Africa (1900-1902). By Major N. D. H. Campbell, Captain W. S. Whetherly, and Captain J. E. D. Holland. (The Daily Post, Liverpool. 5s.)—This is a reprint of some articles which appeared originally in the Black Rome Gazette.
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