The Gleig, G. R. (George Robert) 1796-1888 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Subaltern" by G.R. Gleig is a historical narrative about a young officer's experiences during the Peninsular War, likely written in the early 19th century. It recounts the tale of a subaltern officer in the 85th Regiment of Light Infantry beginning his military career, providing a personal glimpse into the realities of war and the emotional turmoil associated with it. The narrative sets the stage for the challenges of warfare, exploring themes of duty, loss, and the camaraderie among soldiers. The opening of the book establishes the protagonist's anticipation and anxiety as he prepares to embark for the war in the Peninsula. We are introduced to a recruit named Duncan Stewart and the heart-wrenching story of his love, Mary, who tragically faces separation from him due to the military's constraints. As the regiment musters for service, readers are drawn into the emotional farewell scenes, evoking a sense of both excitement and melancholy. This poignant beginning illustrates the personal sacrifices soldiers and their families endure, setting a deeply human tone that invites readers to explore more of the experiences to come throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-04-27 MWS, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Originally published: Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1872 Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British Gleig, G. R. (George Robert), 1796-1888 DC Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1872 tmp96007667 https://archive.org/details/subalternlibed00gleiuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73476 https://archive.org/details/subalternlibed00gleiuoft https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73476 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134711.0 73476