02253cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324500370014226400510017930000470023033600260027733700260030333800360032950000310036550802120039652011170060853400450172565300430177065300550181365300280186885600430189661812UtSlPG20260610134426.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aWood, Evelyn,d1838-191910aFrom Midshipman to Field Marshal 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-04-12  aProduced by MWS, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"From Midshipman to Field Marshal" by Evelyn Wood is a memoir detailing the author's life in the military, penned in the early 20th century. This historical account chronicles his progression from a young naval cadet to a Field Marshal, highlighting significant events and experiences throughout his service. The narrative primarily centers around Wood's involvement in major military campaigns, including the Crimean War and the conflicts in India and South Africa.  The opening of the narrative introduces Evelyn Wood's ancestry and early life, connecting his family history to prominent military figures. He recounts his childhood, the challenges he faced in education, and his eventual nomination for the Royal Navy. His experiences as a midshipman aboard H.M.S. "Queen" reveal the rigors of naval life, the personalities of his superiors, and the training he underwent. Through vivid descriptions, Wood sets the stage for the events that follow, indicating his transition into a life dominated by courage, naval battles, and the camaraderie of military service. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMarshals -- Great Britain -- Biography  aGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century  aWood, Evelyn, 1838-191940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61812