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Title: The Story of a Peninsular Veteran
Sergeant in the Forty-Third Light Infantry, during the Peninsular War

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe and the Online
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Summary: "The Story of a Peninsular Veteran" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of a sergeant in the 43rd Light Infantry during the Peninsular War, offering insights into both his personal life and the broader historical context of the conflict. The main character shares his journey from a troubled childhood in Ireland to service in the British army, illustrating the chaos of war and its impact on individuals and society. The opening of this work introduces the sergeant's family background, detailing his childhood in Ireland amid political strife and rebellion. He reflects on the harsh realities faced by his family after the death of his father and the subsequent societal upheaval surrounding them. The narrative captures the emotional weight of his upbringing, including the influence of his devout mother and the personal trials of enlisting in the army at a young age. As he transitions into military life, the text reveals apprehensions and the harsh experiences that young soldiers face, setting the stage for further explorations of combat, camaraderie, and survival in the unfolding chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

EBook No.: 61166

Published: Jan 13, 2020

Downloads: 60

Language: English

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

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Story of a Peninsular Veteran
Sergeant in the Forty-Third Light Infantry, during the Peninsular War

Note: Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was created from images of public domain material
made available by the University of Toronto Libraries
(http: //link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).)

Summary: "The Story of a Peninsular Veteran" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of a sergeant in the 43rd Light Infantry during the Peninsular War, offering insights into both his personal life and the broader historical context of the conflict. The main character shares his journey from a troubled childhood in Ireland to service in the British army, illustrating the chaos of war and its impact on individuals and society. The opening of this work introduces the sergeant's family background, detailing his childhood in Ireland amid political strife and rebellion. He reflects on the harsh realities faced by his family after the death of his father and the subsequent societal upheaval surrounding them. The narrative captures the emotional weight of his upbringing, including the influence of his devout mother and the personal trials of enlisting in the army at a young age. As he transitions into military life, the text reveals apprehensions and the harsh experiences that young soldiers face, setting the stage for further explorations of combat, camaraderie, and survival in the unfolding chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

EBook No.: 61166

Published: Jan 13, 2020

Downloads: 60

Language: English

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

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.