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100 1 _aDrayson, Alfred W.
_q(Alfred Wilks),
_d1827-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Young Dragoon: Every Day Life of a Soldier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-29
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Young Dragoon: Every Day Life of a Soldier" by A.W. Drayson is a semi-autobiographical historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers on the life and experiences of a young soldier named Frederick Trenchard, who reflects on his journey from a farming background to military service. The narrative offers insights into the everyday realities of a soldier's life, shedding light on the societal perceptions of soldiers during that era. At the start of the book, Frederick Trenchard introduces himself as a soldier and shares his background as the son of a farmer from the Midlands. He reminisces about his childhood and conveys the familial and societal expectations that had once destined him for a life of farming rather than military service. His enlistment is initially met with skepticism from his family and community, but he argues for the necessity of soldiers in protecting the nation. The opening chapters depict a humorous yet poignant tale of youthful mischief and the adventures that ultimately lead him to enlist. As he navigates through his early days as a recruit, Trenchard's experiences set the stage for the trials and camaraderie inherent in military life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aHuttula, R.
_q(Richard),
_d1838?-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37255
999 _c78095
_d78095