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100 1 _aFaughnan, Thomas, active 1835-1883
245 1 0 _aStirring Incidents in the Life of a British Soldier: An Autobiography
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-29
508 _aProduced by Brian Coe, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Stirring Incidents in the Life of a British Soldier: An Autobiography" by Thomas Faughnan is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and experiences of Thomas Faughnan after enlisting in the British Army, detailing his observations and adventures as a soldier serving in various locations, including Ireland, Gibraltar, and during the Crimean War. The narrative aims to provide insights into military life and its impact on the ordinary soldier, avoiding overly scholarly language to be accessible to a broad audience. The opening of the autobiography introduces the author's childhood memories, including mischievous school days and life in a small Irish village. Faughnan recounts experiences with a strict schoolmaster and the dynamics of his family, providing a glimpse of his early life before military service. He reflects on his enlistment, highlighting the factors contributing to his decision to join the army, such as the socio-economic conditions in Ireland and emigration trends. This personal history sets the stage for a compelling recount of his military experiences, filled with humor and poignant reflections, inviting readers to engage with his journey from innocent youth to a seasoned soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century
653 _aCrimean War, 1853-1856 -- Personal narratives
653 _aFaughnan, Thomas, active 1835-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51595
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