The Military Sketch-Book. Vol. 1 (of 2) by William Maginn
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"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.)
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| Author | Maginn, William, 1793-1842 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Military Sketch-Book. Vol. 1 (of 2) Reminiscences of seventeen years in the service abroad and at home |
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Military biography |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Conduct of life |
| Subject | Bushrangers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58449 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 339 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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