""The Life of Major-General Worge, Colonel of the 86th Regiment of Foot, and Governor of Senegal, in Africa"" is a historical book written by George Duke in 1844. The book tells the story of Major-General Worge, a British soldier who served in the 86th Regiment of Foot and was appointed as the Governor of Senegal, a French colony in West Africa, in 1816. The book provides a detailed account of Worge's military career, including his service in the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. It also covers his time as the Governor of Senegal, where he faced many challenges, including conflicts with the local rulers and the spread of disease. The author, George Duke, was a British Army officer and historian who wrote several books on military history. In this book, he draws on primary sources, including Worge's own letters and journals, to provide an accurate and engaging account of Worge's life and achievements. Overall, ""The Life of Major-General Worge, Colonel of the 86th Regiment of Foot, and Governor of Senegal, in Africa"" is a fascinating historical account that sheds light on the life of a remarkable soldier and colonial administrator in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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