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Yacht, Carol,Lowenkron, MatthewBiblio.com

Loose Leaf for Computer Accounting with QuickBooks Online: A Cloud Based Approach 2024 Release

HAUGHTON, John - YATE, Arthur CampbellBiblio.com

Lieutenant-Colonel John Haughton Commandant of the 36th Sikhs.

1900162288London: John Murray 1900. First and only contemporary edition of this interesting and engaging biography of "one of the most distinguished soldiers of the Tirah campaign" Nevill p. 303 described by Lord Methuen as "the best leader of men I ever saw". Increasingly uncommon on the market. John Haughton 1852-1898 was the son of Lt.-Col. John Colpoys Haughton "the staunch defender of Charikar in 1841 whose name is known but to the few serious students of Indian Frontier warfare" p. ix. In India the younger Haughton commanded the 36th Sikhs during the 1897-1898 Tirah campaign to subdue part of the Indian frontier. In the last major battle of the campaign Haughton was killed by sheer overwhelming numbers. A plaque in the chapel at Uppingham School commemorates Haughton's death "while boldly defending a position to the last against overwhelming odds". The present work also contains a detailed description of the famous engagement at Saragarhi where 21 members of Haughton's 36th Sikhs were involved in an heroic last stand against 10000 Afghans. The day is still celebrated by Sikhs and commemorated by the British and Indian armies with the Saragarhi Challenge Cup polo match. Arthur Campbell Yate 1853-1929 served for three years from 1875 with the 1st West India Regiment before transferring to the Bombay Staff Corps. He took part in the Second Anglo-Afghan War 1878-80 later serving on the Afghan Boundary Commission and Third Anglo-Burmese War 1885. He travelled extensively in Persia Central Asia 1879-81 and the Caucasus was a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and wrote several books including England and Russia Face to Face in Asia 1887 and The Army and the Press 1901. Octavo. Photogravure portrait frontispiece of the author with tissue guard another of John Colpoys Haughton 21 half-tone plates 5 of them after photographs by Haughton folding plan of Charikar 3 folding maps at rear. Original deep red cloth titles to spine and front cover in gilt school crests of Shrewsbury and Uppingham to front cover in gilt where Haughton was educated top edge gilt others untrimmed. Ownership inscription to front free endpaper of one Hubert G. Archer dated 1906. Spine slightly sunned binding just a little rubbed. A very good copy. Bruce 4015; Singh A Select Bibliography of Sikhs and Sikhism p. 267. H. L. Nevill Campaigns on the North-West Frontier 1912. hardcover

Peter Harrington · Royaume-Uni600,00 £GB≈ 685,08 €

Major A C YateBiblio.com

Lieutenant-Colonel John Haughton Commandant of the 36th Sikhs a Hero of Tirah: A Memoir Hardcover

2024BIBHB0001450602024. Hardcover. New. About The Book: This book titled ""Lieutenant-Colonel John Haughton Commandant of The 36th Sikhs a Hero of Tirah: A Memoir"" provides insights into the author's experiences and challenges in fulfilling a significant trust. The author reflects on the unique and little-understood nature of their role emphasizing the multiplicity of functions and the extraordinary exertions required.The narrative delves into the impact of the author's efforts on native soldiers particularly the Bengal Sepoy who faced privations and sought discharge due to the interruption of annual leaves. Military operations including the surrender of eleven Jaut fortresses are detailed. The narrative highlights the rapid success of the operations leading to the disbandment of troops and the razing of works.The author discusses diplomatic exchanges including offering terms to the Dyak Ram and making territorial exchanges with Maharajah Scindiah. A notable reward is bestowed upon the Nawab of Bhopaul for supporting the author's efforts. Overall the book covers a range of topics including military strategy diplomatic negotiations and financial decisions offering a comprehensive view of the author's role and the challenges faced during the depicted period. About The Author: Arthur Campbell Yate 1853-1920 is a retired officer of the Indian Army and the son of Rev. C. Yate. He received his education at Shrewsbury and St. John's College Cambridge and commenced his military career in 1875 attaining the rank of Lieut-Colonel by 1882. Yate actively participated in the Afghan War 1879-1881 Between 1881 and 1890 Yate explored regions such as Persia the Caucasus and Central Asia. In recognition of his significant contributions Yate was honored as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In 1900 he assumed the role of Honorary Organizing Commissioner for the St. John's Ambulance Association in India. Among his notable publications are ""Lieut-Col. John Houghton a Hero of Tirah"" ""The Army and the Press in 1901"" and ""England and Russia Face to Face in Asia."" The Title 'Lieutenant-Colonel John Haughton Commandant of the 36th Sikhs a Hero of Tirah: A Memoir written/authored/edited by Major A. C. Yate' published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121249348 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 315 Pages. The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Indian History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: hardcover

Leather-Bound Books · Inde72,23 $US≈ 61,11 €

Lieut-Col Arthur Campbell Yate (1853-1929) of Beckbury Hall, Shifnal, traveller, soldier, author, and Honorary Secretary, CentraBiblio.com

Lieut-Col. Arthur Campbell Yate traveller and soldier. Autograph Card Signed and Two Autograph Letters Signed all 'A. C. Yate' to Sir H. T. Wood Secretary Royal Society of Arts on papers on the Indian Branch of the Red Cross and Indian Army

19019The three items on letterheads of Beckbury Hall Shifnal. Postcard: 5 March 1915. Letters: 10 and 13 December 1916. According to his long obituary in The Times 13 June 1929 'Central Asian Politics' Yates's 'studies of the affairs of the Indian borderland Central Asia and the Middle East were probably excelled by few retired officers of the Indian Army in wealth of detail and personal knowledge of events and personalities spread over the last half-century'. See also his long entry in Who Was Who. The three items are in fair condition on aged and worn paper with rusting from paperclip. They carry the stamp and docketing of the Society. The card - signed 'A. C. Yate Lt. Col.' - concerns 'the corrected proof of my lecture on "The Indian Army"'. Both letters totalling 3pp. 12mo concern the manuscript of a lecture he proposes giving - following 'a little discussion' at St John's Gate - on the work of the Indian branch of the Red Cross as 'the Society of Arts meditate a lecture on the Ambulance Work of the War'. Accompanying the three items is a Typed Letter Signed 1p. 4to to Wood from Major W. O. Prichard Chief Secretary The St. John Ambulance Association 28 December 1916 on its St John's Gate letterhead sending at Yate's request a copy of the annual report of the Indian Branch which shows 'what wonderful work has been done by the representatives of the Association in India both in connection with the war and among the civil population'. The three items on letterheads of Beckbury Hall, Shifnal. Postcard: 5 March 1915. Letters: 10 and 13 December 1916. unknown

Richard M. Ford Ltd · Royaume-Uni120,00 £GB≈ 137,02 €

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