The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome by David Roberts
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"The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome" by David Roberts is a fictional narrative penned in the early 19th century. This work follows the exploits of Johnny Newcome, a young man from London who, driven by a desire for adventure and recognition, embarks on a military career during the Peninsular War. This light-hearted tale explores themes of ambition, the realities of military life, and the social dynamics of the time. The opening of
the book introduces Johnny as a grocer’s son, who dreams of military glory and leaves behind his comfortable life to become an ensign. We see his naive excitement mixed with trepidation as he prepares for his journey, humorously grappling with the hardships of military service, including the chaotic conditions on board a transport ship and the challenges he faces upon landing in Portugal. His character is immediately characterized by an awkward charm, as he navigates both the military bureaucracy and the cultural differences of his new environment, setting the stage for a series of humorous and often relatable misadventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roberts, David, 1757-1819 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 |
| Title |
The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome With an Account of his Campaign on the Peninsula and in Pall Mall |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Marie Bartolo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44201 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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