Born A Soldier (1882)

Born A Soldier (1882)

Sidney Mary Sitwell

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120165718
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Born A Soldier is a historical fiction novel written by Sidney Mary Sitwell and first published in 1882. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young boy named John who is born into a military family. From a very young age, John is exposed to the world of soldiers and warfare, and his father, a high-ranking officer, is determined to train him to become a soldier himself.As John grows up, he becomes increasingly fascinated by the military world around him and is determined to follow in his father’s footsteps. He trains hard and becomes a skilled soldier, eventually rising through the ranks to become a respected officer himself.However, John’s life is not without its challenges. He faces numerous battles and struggles, both on and off the battlefield, and must navigate the complex social and political world of the military. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman who is not from a military background, and must decide whether to follow his heart or his duty.Born A Soldier is a gripping tale of military life and the sacrifices that soldiers must make in service of their country. It is a timeless story that explores themes of duty, honor, love, and sacrifice, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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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