The Record of a Long Life , written in 1896, is the memoir of Henry Pilleau , army surgeon, traveller and artist. Spanning most of the 19th century, it offers revealing insights into the changes in those years. With sketches and watercolour paintings, the book is an engaging mix of art and social, medical and military history. Publisher: Fairfield Books Author(s): Henry Pilleau Illustration(s): 70, mostly colour; 70, mostly colour Number of pages: 128 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 266 x 218 x 17 Cover type: Hardback Editor(s): Stephen Chalke