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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.  a"Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade" by William Surtees is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s extensive military career, focusing on his experiences as a soldier in the Rifle Brigade beginning from his enlistment in the late 1790s through various significant campaigns, including those in Holland and the Peninsular War. Surtees, rising through the ranks from private to Quartermaster, provides insights into the life of a soldier during an era of intense military activity and change.  The opening of this narrative introduces us to Surtees' early life and motivations for enlisting, including his desire for military adventure and the influence of his family. He details his experiences as he transitions from the militia into the army, conveying the challenges and hardships faced during his early military campaigns. The author notes the initial lack of discipline within the ranks and vividly describes the physical strains of marching and battle, highlighting his sense of duty and determination despite the difficulties. This section sets the tone for an engaging and personal recounting of military life, filled with genuine reflections on his experiences and observations as a soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries  aGreat Britain. Army. Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) -- Biography  aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British  aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Personal narratives, British  aSurtees, William, 1781-1830  aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Personal narratives, British40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36778  c77618d77618