The Adventures of Captain John Patterson by John Patterson
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| Author | Patterson, John |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Adventures of Captain John Patterson With Notices of the Officers, &c. of the 50th, or Queen's Own Regiment from 1807 to 1821 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Adventures of Captain John Patterson" by John Patterson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This narrative details the experiences of the 50th Regiment, known as the Queen's Own, during their military campaigns from 1807 to 1821, highlighting the author's personal contributions and observations. The book promises an engaging depiction of military life, camaraderie, and the trials faced by soldiers, as seen through the eyes of Captain Patterson. At the start of the narrative, Patterson outlines his motivations for writing about the 50th Regiment, emphasizing the lack of documented accounts detailing their exploits. He reflects on his early days in military life, joining the regiment during rigorous drills under the leadership of experienced Colonels. The opening chapters describe the regiment's challenging march to Portsmouth and their subsequent embarkation for an expedition, setting the stage for their adventurous and tumultuous experiences during campaigns in the Peninsular War. Patterson's writing conveys not only the struggles faced by the troops but also their spirit and determination, establishing a foundation for a captivating recounting of their military journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46131 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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