THE BLACK WATCH: THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT. by Linklater, Eric and Linklater, Andro - 1977

London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1977. 240 pp, small 4to (10 1/8" H). B&w photographs, reproductions, maps, colour plates. "The Black Watch, since its formation in the 18th century, has been committed in so many engagements in so many parts of the world that its history is indissolubly intertwined with the history of Britain. The War of American Independence, Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, Quatre Bras and Waterloo, the Crimea, the Indian Mutiny, and World Wars I and II - in all these, and more, The Black Watch has played a distinguished part. In (this) history of the Regiment from its formation to its recent duties in Northern Ireland, the spirit, resourcefulness, fierce courage and regimental pride of The Black Watch can be seen throughout. Based on a multitude of contemporary records, diaries and memoirs and fully illustrated, this history was begun by Eric Linklater, himself a private in the Regiment in World War I, who had written several chapters and done much research by the time of his death. It has been ably completed by his younger son, Andro." Previous owner's small stamp on front pastedown, faint erased pencil marks on front free endpaper, faint tiny foxing marks on top of textblock, minor edgewear, very light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine. Dust jacket is price clipped, has light edge wrinkling, very light edgewear, light rubbing.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.