Historical Record of the Seventeenth Regiment of Light Dragoons—Lancers, Containing an Account of the Regiment's Formation in 1759 and Its Subsequent Service to 1841, by Richard Cannon, is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history and battle analysis. In his book, the author describes in detail the process of formation of the military unit in 1759, reveals important stages of its development and military events in which the dragoons participated for more than a century. Cannon thoroughly researches each event and battle, helping the reader to better understand the importance and contribution of the Seventeenth Light Dragoons to British and world military history.