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Title:
The Military Sketch-Book. Vol. 1 (of 2)
Reminiscences of seventeen years in the service abroad and at home
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, Quentin Campbell, The book cover
image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the
public domain. and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
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(This file was produced from
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Summary: "The Military Sketch-Book. Vol. 1 (of 2)" by William Maginn is a collection of reminiscences written in the early 19th century. The work captures the author's experiences and observations from his seventeen years of service both abroad and at home in the military. It features various anecdotes, character sketches, and reflections that illustrate the life of a soldier during this tumultuous period. The opening portion of the book introduces us to the exuberant feelings of a young ensign upon receiving his military commission. Set in London, the protagonist shares his excitement while reflecting on the social expectations and sartorial anxieties that accompany his new role. The narrative humorously details his first forays into military life, including an incident at the theater where he feels the weight of public scrutiny in his ill-fitting uniform. As the soldier navigates through public life with a mix of pride and embarrassment, the tone sets the stage for further adventures and reflections on military camaraderie, duty, and the often absurd experiences of a young officer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maginn, William, 1793-1842
EBook No.: 58449
Published: Dec 10, 2018
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Military biography
Subject: Soldiers -- Conduct of life
Subject: Bushrangers
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Military Sketch-Book. Vol. 1 (of 2)
Reminiscences of seventeen years in the service abroad and at home
Note: Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brian Coe, Quentin Campbell, The book cover
image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the
public domain. 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: "The Military Sketch-Book. Vol. 1 (of 2)" by William Maginn is a collection of reminiscences written in the early 19th century. The work captures the author's experiences and observations from his seventeen years of service both abroad and at home in the military. It features various anecdotes, character sketches, and reflections that illustrate the life of a soldier during this tumultuous period. The opening portion of the book introduces us to the exuberant feelings of a young ensign upon receiving his military commission. Set in London, the protagonist shares his excitement while reflecting on the social expectations and sartorial anxieties that accompany his new role. The narrative humorously details his first forays into military life, including an incident at the theater where he feels the weight of public scrutiny in his ill-fitting uniform. As the soldier navigates through public life with a mix of pride and embarrassment, the tone sets the stage for further adventures and reflections on military camaraderie, duty, and the often absurd experiences of a young officer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Maginn, William, 1793-1842
EBook No.: 58449
Published: Dec 10, 2018
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: Military biography
Subject: Soldiers -- Conduct of life
Subject: Bushrangers
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.