Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814 by William Grattan
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"Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814" by William Grattan is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed memoir of Grattan's experiences as an officer in the Connaught Rangers during the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. The narrative vividly recounts battles, personal encounters, and the daily life of soldiers, showcasing the idiosyncrasies of military life and the valor of the regiment. The opening of the memoir sets
the stage for Grattan's journey from England to Portugal as he prepares to join his regiment. With a mix of humor and vivid description, he depicts his unimpressive transport across the seas, the striking first view of Lisbon, and the stark difference between expectation and reality upon arrival. He introduces readers to the social dynamics and challenges of dealing with the local populace, establishing an engaging tone that balances the grim realities of war with the personal anecdotes of the men of the Connaught Rangers, laying the groundwork for further explorations of heroic feats and soldierly camaraderie in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grattan, William, 1792?-1827 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Oman, Charles, 1860-1946 |
| Title | Adventures with the Connaught Rangers, 1809-1814 |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 88th (Connaught Rangers) |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57936 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 650 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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