Military Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 1 (of 2) by MacKinnon
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"Military Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 1 (of 2)" by MacKinnon is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as a cavalry officer serving in British India, including his participation in military campaigns against the Afghans in 1839 and the Sikhs in 1845-46. The narrative provides a vivid depiction of the landscape, people, and the challenges faced by the military during this
turbulent period. The opening of the book sets the stage with the author's arrival in India and his initial observations of the country. He describes the beauty of the Andaman Islands, encounters with local inhabitants, and the anticipation of reaching Calcutta. The narrative captures the initial discomforts and adventures experienced by the author and his fellow officers as they navigate through the unfamiliar territory, highlighting their interactions with both the environment and the locals. Additionally, it showcases the blend of humor and insight into military life in colonial India, establishing a foundation for the adventures and challenges that will unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacKinnon, Daniel Henry, 1813-1884 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Military Service and Adventures in the Far East: Vol. 1 (of 2) Including Sketches of the Campaigns Against the Afghans in 1839, and the Sikhs in 1845-6. |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Graeme Mackreth 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: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army -- Military life |
| Subject | Afghan Wars -- Personal narratives, British |
| Subject | Sikh War, 1845-1846 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Subject | British -- Afghanistan -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Subject | British -- India -- Punjab -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55844 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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