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Title: Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands
from 1809 to 1815

Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands" by Captain J. Kincaid is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of a soldier in the Rifle Brigade during the Peninsular War from 1809 to 1815, detailing campaigns in various locations, including Spain and Portugal. The book features Captain Kincaid as the central character, providing a first-person perspective on the trials, humor, and camaraderie of military life during this tumultuous period in history. At the start of the narrative, Kincaid recounts his enlistment into the Rifle Brigade, describing his youthful eagerness, the challenges of embarking on a military expedition, and his experiences aboard a warship heading for Holland. He humorously depicts the mischief of fellow soldiers, the absurdity of encountering difficulties such as illness and bad weather, and his impressions of places like Lisbon and Coimbra. The opening sets the tone for a vivid and often lighthearted exploration of military life, filled with personal anecdotes and sharp observations, drawing readers into the challenges faced by soldiers during the war while highlighting moments of humor and humanity amid strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kincaid, J. (John), 1787-1862

EBook No.: 28981

Published: May 29, 2009

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries

Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Kincaid, J. (John), 1787-1862

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) -- Biography

Subject: Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British

Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, British

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands
from 1809 to 1815

Note: Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands" by Captain J. Kincaid is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of a soldier in the Rifle Brigade during the Peninsular War from 1809 to 1815, detailing campaigns in various locations, including Spain and Portugal. The book features Captain Kincaid as the central character, providing a first-person perspective on the trials, humor, and camaraderie of military life during this tumultuous period in history. At the start of the narrative, Kincaid recounts his enlistment into the Rifle Brigade, describing his youthful eagerness, the challenges of embarking on a military expedition, and his experiences aboard a warship heading for Holland. He humorously depicts the mischief of fellow soldiers, the absurdity of encountering difficulties such as illness and bad weather, and his impressions of places like Lisbon and Coimbra. The opening sets the tone for a vivid and often lighthearted exploration of military life, filled with personal anecdotes and sharp observations, drawing readers into the challenges faced by soldiers during the war while highlighting moments of humor and humanity amid strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kincaid, J. (John), 1787-1862

EBook No.: 28981

Published: May 29, 2009

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries

Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Kincaid, J. (John), 1787-1862

Subject: Great Britain. Army. Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) -- Biography

Subject: Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British

Subject: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, British

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.