The Story of a Peninsular Veteran by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title |
The Story of a Peninsular Veteran Sergeant in the Forty-Third Light Infantry, during the Peninsular War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (http://link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) |
| Summary | "The Story of a Peninsular Veteran" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of a sergeant in the 43rd Light Infantry during the Peninsular War, offering insights into both his personal life and the broader historical context of the conflict. The main character shares his journey from a troubled childhood in Ireland to service in the British army, illustrating the chaos of war and its impact on individuals and society. The opening of this work introduces the sergeant's family background, detailing his childhood in Ireland amid political strife and rebellion. He reflects on the harsh realities faced by his family after the death of his father and the subsequent societal upheaval surrounding them. The narrative captures the emotional weight of his upbringing, including the influence of his devout mother and the personal trials of enlisting in the army at a young age. As he transitions into military life, the text reveals apprehensions and the harsh experiences that young soldiers face, setting the stage for further explorations of combat, camaraderie, and survival in the unfolding chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61166 |
| Release Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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