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LoC No.: 08002759
Title:
A Soldier of the Legion
An Englishman's Adventures Under the French Flag in Algeria and Tonquin
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Soldier of the Legion" by George Manington is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the adventures of an Englishman who joins the French Foreign Legion and serves in Algeria and Tonquin, showcasing the challenges and experiences of soldiers in exotic and perilous locations. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist feels compelled to enlist in the French Foreign Legion after being inspired by a sergeant's thrilling stories of combat in Tonquin. He traverses through the recruiting process in Paris and soon finds himself amidst a diverse group of fellow recruits, each with their own reasons for joining. The opening establishes his determination and curiosity while also offering a glimpse into the camaraderie and chaos of military life as the recruits prepare for their new roles under the French flag. The author paints a vivid picture of the uncertainty and excitement faced by those who seek adventure in foreign lands, setting the stage for the challenges to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Manington, George
Editor: Sarl, Arthur J.
Editor: Slater, William B.
EBook No.: 53902
Published: Jan 6, 2017
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: France. Armée. Légion étrangère
Subject: Algeria -- History
Subject: Vietnam, Northern -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08002759
Title:
A Soldier of the Legion
An Englishman's Adventures Under the French Flag in Algeria and Tonquin
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "A Soldier of the Legion" by George Manington is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the adventures of an Englishman who joins the French Foreign Legion and serves in Algeria and Tonquin, showcasing the challenges and experiences of soldiers in exotic and perilous locations. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist feels compelled to enlist in the French Foreign Legion after being inspired by a sergeant's thrilling stories of combat in Tonquin. He traverses through the recruiting process in Paris and soon finds himself amidst a diverse group of fellow recruits, each with their own reasons for joining. The opening establishes his determination and curiosity while also offering a glimpse into the camaraderie and chaos of military life as the recruits prepare for their new roles under the French flag. The author paints a vivid picture of the uncertainty and excitement faced by those who seek adventure in foreign lands, setting the stage for the challenges to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Manington, George
Editor: Sarl, Arthur J.
Editor: Slater, William B.
EBook No.: 53902
Published: Jan 6, 2017
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: France. Armée. Légion étrangère
Subject: Algeria -- History
Subject: Vietnam, Northern -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.