Exploits and adventures of a soldier ashore and afloat

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, William Llewellyn

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Exploits and Adventures of a Soldier Ashore and Afloat" by William Llewellyn Adams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative recounts the experiences of a soldier over a ten-year military career, highlighting his adventures both on land and at sea during the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The author aims to capture the essence of military life, touching on themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the diverse landscapes he encountered, from bustling cities to battlefields. The opening of the book includes a preface where the author expresses his intent to share authentic experiences without embellishment. He reflects on his time serving under "Old Glory," hinting at a range of captivating stories he will tell in the ensuing chapters. In the first chapter, titled "Campaign of the 'Governor's Troop,' Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry," the narrative begins with the excitement surrounding the Spanish-American War, providing an overview of troop mobilization, training at Mt. Gretna, and the initial fervor among young soldiers ready for battle. Adams introduces various characters from his troop, offers glimpses of military life, and sets the tone for an adventurous chronicle filled with both hardships and lighthearted moments amid the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-10-29