Kincaid, J. (John) 1787-1862 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Random Shots from a Rifleman" by J. Kincaid is a collection of personal narratives and anecdotes about a soldier's life written in the mid-19th century. The book is structured to recount various adventures and experiences from Kincaid's time serving in the military, specifically focusing on his roles in the Peninsula Wars and beyond, filled with humor and candid reflections on military life and character. At the start of the narrative, Kincaid introduces himself humorously and sets the tone for his account by describing his modest upbringing and ambitions of becoming a soldier. He illustrates the unique realities of a soldier's life with vivid anecdotes of camaraderie, mischief, and challenges faced on and off the battlefield. Among the colorful characters he depicts are both the vibrant personalities of fellow soldiers and a goose that served as a devoted companion during a guard duty, creating an engaging and light-hearted atmosphere as Kincaid prepares to delve into the tales that shaped his military career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-02-19 Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Kincaid, J. (John), 1787-1862 Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British Great Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 95th DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44965 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134031.0 44965