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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | Journal of a Soldier of the Seventy-First, or Glasgow Regiment, Highland Light Infantry, from 1806-1815 |
| Alternate Title | Journal of a Soldier of the 71st, or Glasgow Regiment, Highland Light Infantry, from 1806-1815 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Journal of a Soldier of the Seventy-First, or Glasgow Regiment, Highland Light Infantry" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This memoir narrates the experiences of a private soldier in the Seventy-First Regiment during significant military campaigns from 1806 to 1815, including conflicts in South America and Europe such as the Battle of Waterloo. The author, whose name is intentionally concealed, reflects on personal trials, academic aspirations, and the realities of military life amidst the backdrop of war. The opening of this journal intricately details the formative moments of the unnamed soldier, beginning with his background in Edinburgh, where he is raised by impoverished, yet ambitious parents. As he grapples with familial expectations and his own aspirations for theatrical stardom, a failed audition leads him to impulsively enlist in the army. The soldier's emotions fluctuate between regret for his familial betrayal and a sense of duty as he embarks on a tumultuous journey that includes hardships at sea, military training, and early encounters with the chaos of battle. Through his introspective writing, readers are introduced to his struggles with identity, personal loss, and the brutal realities of combat that shape his character throughout the narrative. (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. | 49163 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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