The Reminiscences of seventeen years in the service abroad and at home Maginn, William 1793-1842 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Military Sketch-Book. Vol. 1 (of 2)" by William Maginn is a collection of reminiscences written in the early 19th century. The work captures the author's experiences and observations from his seventeen years of service both abroad and at home in the military. It features various anecdotes, character sketches, and reflections that illustrate the life of a soldier during this tumultuous period. The opening portion of the book introduces us to the exuberant feelings of a young ensign upon receiving his military commission. Set in London, the protagonist shares his excitement while reflecting on the social expectations and sartorial anxieties that accompany his new role. The narrative humorously details his first forays into military life, including an incident at the theater where he feels the weight of public scrutiny in his ill-fitting uniform. As the soldier navigates through public life with a mix of pride and embarrassment, the tone sets the stage for further adventures and reflections on military camaraderie, duty, and the often absurd experiences of a young officer. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-12-10 Produced by Brian Coe, Quentin Campbell, The book cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Military biography Soldiers -- Conduct of life Bushrangers PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58449 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58449 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134339.0 58449