02170cam a22003133u 4500 56603 UtSlPG 20260610134314.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Blakeney, Robert, 1789-1858 A boy in the Peninsular War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-02-19 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) "A Boy in the Peninsular War" by Robert Blakeney is an autobiography written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the life and experiences of the young soldier Robert Blakeney, who joined the 28th Regiment at the tender age of fifteen and participated in the military campaigns during the Peninsular War. The book delves into his personal journey through battles and hardships, offering an intimate look at the soldier's life amidst war and camaraderie. The opening of the memoir establishes Blakeney's early enlistment in the army and his immediate encounters with the dangers of military life, beginning with his sea voyage and initial deployment. The narrative vividly portrays his first experiences of battle, his training, and the camaraderie among fellow soldiers, all while addressing the challenges of leadership and the chaos of war. Blakeney's youthful exuberance and eloquent reflections on honor and bravery set the stage for the adventures and tribulations he faced in the years to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British Sturgis, Julian, 1848-1904 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56603 97434 97434