A British Rifle Man: The Journals And Correspondence Of Major George Simmons, Rifle Brigade (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163245880)

""A British Rifle Man: The Journals And Correspondence Of Major George Simmons, Rifle Brigade"" is a collection of personal writings and letters by Major George Simmons, a member of the Rifle Brigade in the British Army during the early 19th century. The book includes a detailed account of Simmons' experiences during the Peninsular War, including his participation in the Battle of Waterloo. The journal entries and letters provide a unique insight into the daily life of a British soldier during this time period, including the challenges of living in harsh conditions and the camaraderie among soldiers. The book also includes historical context and commentary to help readers better understand the events and people discussed in Simmons' writings. Overall, ""A British Rifle Man"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a soldier during a pivotal period in British 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.

Author: George Simmons
ISBN-10: 1163245887
ISBN-13: 9781163245880
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 408
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d