Name: Recollections of a Private of the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot During the Walcheren Expedition and the Peninsular War, 1806-15
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Author: Green, John
ISBN: 9781916535367

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Recollections of a Private of the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot During the Walcheren Expedition and the Peninsular War, 1806-15

Type

Physical Book

Author

John Green

Publisher

Leonaur Ltd

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.4 cm

Weight

0.38 kg.

ISBN13

9781916535367

Synopsis "Recollections of a Private of the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot During the Walcheren Expedition and the Peninsular War, 1806-15"

An essential eyewitness account of the later battles of the Peninsular WarOriginally titled, ' Vicissitudes of a Soldier's Life: Or a series of Occurrences from 1806 to 1815', this book is sometimes confused with another book of 'vicissitudes' penned by a Scottish soldier of this period. There have been, of course, several eyewitness accounts penned by soldiers from the ranks of the British Army serving during the wars against Napoleon's French Empire that have been republished and which-for one reason or another-have been rightly well regarded. Some, including those by Morris, Wheeler, Harris and Lawrence have also become well-known. This account by John Green of the 68th regiment may not be so familiar to many readers, though it is without doubt one of the most engaging narratives of its kind. Green's is a candid, educated and-perhaps-surprisingly modern voice as he graphically recounts his experiences and sufferings on campaign with the 68th. His first experience of war was during the disastrous Walcheren Expedition of 1809 before the regiment embarked for Spain. Green's descriptions transport the reader in time and place ensuring that his account joins the ranks of the finest military memoirs. His descriptions of hard campaigning and his opinions of the lot of the ordinary soldier are invaluable. The battles of Salamanca and Vittoria are described from the sharp-end of the conflict, but Green's later recollections of the fighting in borderlands with France until the time of his serious wound and beyond are essential. Contains illustrations original to this edition.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket..

John Green

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John Green (Indianapolis, Indiana, 1977) is one of the most influential authors in contemporary young adult literature. He has captivated millions of readers with his ability to portray the raw emotions of adolescence. Born in Indiana and raised across various US states, his own youth, marked by bullying and obsessive-compulsive disorder, led him to consider the priesthood, which is reflected in the psychological depth of his works. After a transformative experience as a volunteer in a children's hospital, he studied Literature in Chicago and debuted in 2005 with Looking for Alaska, winner of the Printz Award. His global fame was cemented with works like The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns, both with successful film adaptations.

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