02447cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000290011224500590014126400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650801720041752013510058953400450194065300410198565300350202665300290206185600430209063571UtSlPG20260610134450.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aU1 aAdams, William Llewellyn10aExploits and adventures of a soldier ashore and afloat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-10-29  aCarol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Exploits and Adventures of a Soldier Ashore and Afloat" by William Llewellyn Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the experiences of a soldier over a ten-year military career, highlighting his adventures both on land and at sea during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The author aims to capture the essence of military life, touching on themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the diverse landscapes he encountered, from bustling cities to battlefields.  The opening of the book includes a preface where the author expresses his intent to share authentic experiences without embellishment. He reflects on his time serving under “Old Glory,” hinting at a range of captivating stories he will tell in the ensuing chapters. In the first chapter, titled "Campaign of the 'Governor’s Troop,' Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry," the narrative begins with the excitement surrounding the Spanish-American War, providing an overview of troop mobilization, training at Mt. Gretna, and the initial fervor among young soldiers ready for battle. Adams introduces various characters from his troop, offers glimpses of military life, and sets the tone for an adventurous chronicle filled with both hardships and lighthearted moments amid the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States. Army -- Military life  aAmericans -- Foreign countries  aAdams, William Llewellyn40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63571