Hours Off And On Sentry: Or Personal Recollections Of Military Adventure In Great Britain, Portugal, And Canada (1859)

Hours Off And On Sentry: Or Personal Recollections Of Military Adventure In Great Britain, Portugal, And Canada is a book written by Alexander Walker in 1859. The book is a memoir of his experiences as a soldier in the British army during the early 19th century. Walker recounts his adventures in various military campaigns, including the Peninsular War in Portugal and Spain, the War of 1812 in Canada, and the Waterloo campaign in Belgium. He describes the battles he fought in and the tactics employed by the opposing armies. The book also provides insight into the daily life of a soldier during this time period, including the challenges of living in harsh conditions, the camaraderie among soldiers, and the importance of discipline and training. Overall, Hours Off And On Sentry is an engaging and informative account of military life during the early 19th century, providing readers with a firsthand perspective on some of the most significant conflicts of the time.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.