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100	1		_aGowing, T. _q(Timothy), _d1834-1908
245	1	2	_aA Soldier's Experience; or, A Voice from the Ranks : _bShowing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure. A Personal Narrative of the Crimean Campaign, from the Standpoint of the Ranks; the Indian Mutiny, and Some of its Atrocities; the Afghan Campaigns of 1863
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-09-28
508			_aProduced by Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"A Soldier's Experience; or, A Voice from the Ranks" by T. Gowing is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book presents a personal narrative of the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Afghan campaigns from the perspective of a soldier, T. Gowing, who served in the Royal Fusiliers. The work aims to provide insight into the realities of war, illustrating the sacrifices made by soldiers and the costs of these conflicts in both blood and treasure. The opening of this narrative sets the stage for Gowing's experiences as he reflects on his early life and enlistment into the military. He recounts his motivations for joining the Royal Fusiliers amidst the excitement of impending war, describing the fervor of the British public as troops prepare to embark for the East. Gowing shares vivid recollections of his voyage, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the initial encounters with the harsh conditions of military life, including disease and the relentless march toward conflict. These foundational experiences establish a personal lens through which Gowing will detail the brutal reality of battle, his encounters in fierce fighting, and the enduring legacy of his fallen comrades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCrimean War, 1853-1856 -- Personal narratives
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46989
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