02378cam a22003253u 4500 57635 UtSlPG 20260610134329.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU MacDermott, Marshall, -1877 A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P. of Adelaide, South Australia 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 2018-08-04 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) "A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P.…" is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and experiences of Marshall MacDermott, detailing his military service, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars, and his subsequent career in various roles across the British Empire, including as a bank manager in South Australia. It offers an intimate glimpse into the historical context of his time, as seen through his personal journey and contributions. The opening of the memoir introduces MacDermott's military beginnings, recounting his early experiences in the British Army, sparked by a commission obtained through influential connections. He vividly describes significant events during his service, including naval campaigns in the West Indies and the siege of Martinique. This portion of the narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of his life, showcasing how his experiences shaped not only his character but also his future endeavors in civilian life, ultimately leading him to Australia where he would embark on a new chapter of his career. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography Immigrants -- Australia -- Biography MacDermott, Marshall, -1877 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57635 98464 98464