Lord William Beresford, V.C., Some Memories of a Famous Sportsman, Soldier and Wit

A collection of personal recollections and anecdotes portrays a much-loved cavalry officer and sportsman, highlighting bravery, geniality, and generous friendships. The text mixes social and sporting episodes—coaching, racing, and clubroom exploits—with service on colonial staffs and accounts of wartime action, interwoven with letters, contemporary appreciations, and portraits from acquaintances. Emphasis falls on character and camaraderie rather than strict chronology, offering vivid vignettes of regimental life, public ceremonies, and private kindnesses. The overall impression is affectionate and anecdotal, aiming to preserve memories of temperament, deeds, and social pleasures for friends and later readers.