The book "Historical Record of the Seventy-third Regiment. With an authentic account of the formation of the regiment, which was raised as the Second Battalion of the Forty-second Royal Highlanders in 1780, and with further service records to 1851" is written by Richard Cannon. The book describes in detail the beginnings of the formation of the regiment and its subsequent exploits during the period up to 1851. The author researched in detail the history and activities of the seventy-third regiment, revealing the important events and trials that befell its honest service. The book is a valuable source of information for those interested in military history and events of the 19th century.