""Memoirs of the Life and Gallant Exploits of the Old Highlander, Sergeant Donald Macleod: Who Having Returned, Wounded, With the Corpse of General Wolfe, from Quebec"" is a historical book written by William Thomson and published in 1791. The book tells the story of Sergeant Donald Macleod, a Scottish Highlander who served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War. Macleod fought in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec, Canada, where he was wounded and carried the body of General James Wolfe off the battlefield. The book chronicles Macleod's life, from his childhood in Scotland to his military service and eventual retirement. It also provides a detailed account of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the events leading up to it. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a soldier during the 18th century and offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant battles in Canadian history.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.