A Born Soldier (1894)

A Born Soldier (1894)

John Strange Winter

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Primera Guerra Mundial
ISBN:
9781436718349
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''A Born Soldier'' is a novel written by John Strange Winter and originally published in 1894. The story follows the life of a young man named Ronald Storrs, who is born into a family with a long military history. From a young age, Ronald shows a natural aptitude for military strategy and tactics, and he quickly rises through the ranks in the British army.As Ronald progresses through his military career, he faces a number of challenges and obstacles. He is sent on dangerous missions, fights in battles, and struggles with personal relationships. Despite these difficulties, Ronald remains committed to his duty and his country, and he becomes a respected and admired leader among his fellow soldiers.Throughout the novel, Winter explores themes of duty, honor, sacrifice, and patriotism. He also provides a detailed look at life in the British army during the late 19th century, including the training, discipline, and camaraderie that soldiers experienced.Overall, ''A Born Soldier'' is a gripping and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of military life and the values that have guided soldiers throughout 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.

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