Lynn, Escott 1866-1950 creator Groome, William H. C. 1860-1914 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Blair of Balaclava: A Hero of the Light Brigade" by Escott Lynn is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Jack Blair, a young man who aspires to leave behind his mundane life as a clerk and join the ranks of the British Army during the Crimean War, particularly becoming a Lancer in the “Death or Glory Boys.” The story explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the challenges faced by soldiers, set against the backdrop of a significant historical conflict. The opening of the novel introduces Jack Blair as he navigates his difficult working conditions in a solicitor's office, marked by bullying from his superior, Mr. Jenkins. In a heated confrontation, he defends a fellow clerk, leading to his dismissal. This incident propels him into a life of uncertainty, as he sets out on a journey to London with limited resources. As fate would have it, he encounters a soldier, Sergeant Bob Barrymore, who aids him in a dangerous situation with robbers and guides him toward enlistment in the Lancers. These early chapters set the stage for Jack's transformation from an office worker to a soldier, establishing his character and foreshadowing his future adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-05-20 Al Haines, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: United Kingdom: W. & R. Chambers, Limited, 1911 Crimean War, 1853-1856 -- Fiction PR United Kingdom: W. & R. Chambers, Limited, 1911 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70820 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70820 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134634.0 70820