Captain Macklin: His Memoirs

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Captain Macklin: His Memoirs" by Richard Harding Davis is a semi-autobiographical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Royal Macklin, a young soldier who reflects on his childhood and early military experiences, highlighting his lineage and the expectations placed upon him as the descendant of esteemed military figures. The story delves into themes of duty, honor, and the personal conflicts that arise when ambition and personal life intersect. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Royal Macklin, grapples with his identity and career aspirations as a soldier, influenced heavily by the legacy of his grandfather, Major-General John M. Hamilton. He recounts his formative years spent at home with his grandfather, the absence of his parents, and his education at a military academy, all of which shape his desire to uphold the family name. With a tone of youthful bravado and introspection, Macklin shares the significance of his military calling, as well as his complex feelings towards women, especially his cousin Beatrice, who evokes both admiration and confusion in him. The beginning of the memoir sets the stage for Royal's journey into the tumultuous world of military life and personal exploration, all while hinting at the impending challenges he will face as he navigates his fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-07-01