Publisher's Synopsis
Wellington's Men, Some Soldier Autobiographies: Kincaird's Adventures In The Rifle Brigade, Rifleman Harris, Anton's Military Life, Mercer's Waterloo (1900) is a book written by William Henry Fitchett. The book is a collection of autobiographical accounts of soldiers who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, particularly in the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. The book includes four accounts, the first being Kincaird's Adventures In The Rifle Brigade, which is the story of a Scottish soldier who joined the Rifle Brigade and fought in the Peninsular War. The second account is that of Rifleman Harris, who served in the 95th Rifles and fought in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. The third account is Anton's Military Life, which is the story of a German soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. The final account is Mercer's Waterloo, which is the story of Captain William Mercer, who served in the Royal Horse Artillery at the Battle of Waterloo.The book provides a unique insight into the experiences of soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars, including their training, battles, and daily life. The accounts are written in the soldiers' own words, providing a personal and authentic perspective on the events they witnessed and participated in. Overall, Wellington's Men, Some Soldier Autobiographies: Kincaird's Adventures In The Rifle Brigade, Rifleman Harris, Anton's Military Life, Mercer's Waterloo (1900) is a fascinating and informative book that offers a valuable glimpse into the lives of soldiers during one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
