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100 1 _aGleig, G. R.
_q(George Robert),
_d1796-1888
245 1 4 _aThe subaltern
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-04-27
508 _aMWS, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Subaltern" by G.R. Gleig is a historical narrative about a young officer's experiences during the Peninsular War, likely written in the early 19th century. It recounts the tale of a subaltern officer in the 85th Regiment of Light Infantry beginning his military career, providing a personal glimpse into the realities of war and the emotional turmoil associated with it. The narrative sets the stage for the challenges of warfare, exploring themes of duty, loss, and the camaraderie among soldiers. The opening of the book establishes the protagonist's anticipation and anxiety as he prepares to embark for the war in the Peninsula. We are introduced to a recruit named Duncan Stewart and the heart-wrenching story of his love, Mary, who tragically faces separation from him due to the military's constraints. As the regiment musters for service, readers are drawn into the emotional farewell scenes, evoking a sense of both excitement and melancholy. This poignant beginning illustrates the personal sacrifices soldiers and their families endure, setting a deeply human tone that invites readers to explore more of the experiences to come throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cEdinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1872
653 _aSoldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aPeninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British
653 _aGleig, G. R. (George Robert), 1796-1888
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/subalternlibed00gleiuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73476
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