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Title: A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P. of Adelaide, South Australia

Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P.…" is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and experiences of Marshall MacDermott, detailing his military service, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars, and his subsequent career in various roles across the British Empire, including as a bank manager in South Australia. It offers an intimate glimpse into the historical context of his time, as seen through his personal journey and contributions. The opening of the memoir introduces MacDermott's military beginnings, recounting his early experiences in the British Army, sparked by a commission obtained through influential connections. He vividly describes significant events during his service, including naval campaigns in the West Indies and the siege of Martinique. This portion of the narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of his life, showcasing how his experiences shaped not only his character but also his future endeavors in civilian life, ultimately leading him to Australia where he would embark on a new chapter of his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacDermott, Marshall, -1877

EBook No.: 57635

Published: Aug 4, 2018

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Immigrants -- Australia -- Biography

Subject: MacDermott, Marshall, -1877

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P. of Adelaide, South Australia

Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of
public domain works at The National Library of Australia.)

Summary: "A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P.…" is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and experiences of Marshall MacDermott, detailing his military service, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars, and his subsequent career in various roles across the British Empire, including as a bank manager in South Australia. It offers an intimate glimpse into the historical context of his time, as seen through his personal journey and contributions. The opening of the memoir introduces MacDermott's military beginnings, recounting his early experiences in the British Army, sparked by a commission obtained through influential connections. He vividly describes significant events during his service, including naval campaigns in the West Indies and the siege of Martinique. This portion of the narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of his life, showcasing how his experiences shaped not only his character but also his future endeavors in civilian life, ultimately leading him to Australia where he would embark on a new chapter of his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: MacDermott, Marshall, -1877

EBook No.: 57635

Published: Aug 4, 2018

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Immigrants -- Australia -- Biography

Subject: MacDermott, Marshall, -1877

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.