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The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome
Paperback
General PoetryBritish HistoryNapoleonic Wars
ISBN13: 9781023397971
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome: With an Account of his Campaign on the Peninsula and in Pall Mall offers a unique glimpse into the life of a British Army soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. This engaging narrative poem, penned by David Roberts, follows Johnny Newcome's experiences during the Peninsular War.
Through satire and verse, the poem vividly depicts military life amidst the backdrop of historical events. Roberts' work provides insight into the daily realities, challenges, and societal context surrounding the conflict. This edition meticulously recreates the original text, allowing readers to immerse themselves in a bygone era of military history. A compelling read for those interested in the Peninsular War, the Napoleonic Wars, British military history, or simply a well-crafted epic poem.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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