The book "Historical Account of the Fifth Regiment of Foot or Northumberland Fusiliers: An Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1674 and Its Subsequent Service to 1837" is by Richard Cannon. This book preserves important information about the formation and first actions of the regiment from the distant year 1674, telling about the centuries-old history of one of the outstanding infantry regiments of Great Britain. The author describes in detail the service of the regiment in the first centuries of its existence, highlighting significant battles, the life of the soldiers and changes in the organization. This book will be an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in British military history and culture.