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100 1 _aMaxwell, Edward Herbert,
_d1822-1885
245 1 0 _aWith the Connaught Rangers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-06-04
508 _aBrian Coe, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
520 _a"With the Connaught Rangers: in Quarters, Camp, and on Leave" by General E. H. Maxwell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences and adventures of the 88th Connaught Rangers regiment, offering a glimpse into military life during the 19th century, including deployment across various quarters from Dublin to Malta and beyond. Through the author's eyes, readers can expect to learn about the camaraderie among soldiers, the challenges faced during campaigns, and the overall spirit of life in the military. The opening of the book introduces Maxwell's early experiences as an ensign in the Connaught Rangers, detailing amusing incidents and the light-hearted nature of military life in Dublin during his initial posting. He shares anecdotes about hunting, drills, and playful exploits with fellow officers, setting a lively tone. Maxwell reminisces about vibrant locals, such as the unforgettable Donnybrook Fair, and the camaraderie shared among the soldiers, mixing humor with a sense of nostalgia. This portion serves to establish character dynamics and the author's fondness for the experiences that shaped his military career, inviting readers to engage with the rest of his memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Hurst & Blackett, 1883
653 _aSoldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Regiment of Foot, 88th (Connaught Rangers)
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/withconnaughtran00maxwrich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73767
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