02385cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000045001122450036001572640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000031003795080081004105201332004915340045018236530035018686530064019036530062019678560042020293798UtSlPG20260610133117.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aGronow, R. H.q(Rees Howell),d1794-186510aReminiscences of Captain Gronow 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-02-01  aProduced by Tobias D. Robison and Pam Wisniewski. HTML
version by Al Haines.  a"Reminiscences of Captain Gronow" by Captain Rees Howell Gronow is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a collection of anecdotes from Gronow's experiences as a soldier in the British army during the Regency period and the Napoleonic Wars. Through his recollections, the book likely provides a vivid glimpse into the military culture, social life, and notable figures of the time, emphasizing character sketches and events that shaped his life and times.  The opening of the memoir introduces Captain Gronow, who reflects on his life experiences during a significant period in British history. He recounts his entry into the army and the limited military education officers received at that time, underscoring the reliance on drills and physical prowess over formal training. As Gronow shares his first impressions of military camaraderie, the challenges faced during campaigns in Spain, and personal insights about fellow soldiers and commanders, the groundwork is laid for a rich tapestry of anecdotes that highlight both the rigors of war and the lighter aspects of soldiering. The combination of personal narrative and historical context promises readers a blend of entertainment and education about a pivotal era in England's military past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEurope -- History -- 1789-1900  aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century  aParis (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3798