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Glimpses Through the Cannon Smoke

Glimpses Through the Cannon Smoke

Archibald Forbes

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Kessinger Publishing
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2004
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Memorias
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9781417906116
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''Glimpses Through the Cannon Smoke: A Series of Sketches'' is a collection of vivid and engaging sketches by Archibald Forbes, a renowned journalist and war correspondent. The book offers a unique perspective on the major conflicts of the late 19th century, including the Franco-Prussian War, the Russo-Turkish War, and the Zulu War, among others. Through his firsthand accounts and observations, Forbes provides readers with a glimpse into the chaos and brutality of war, as well as the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in them. The sketches are written in a highly descriptive and evocative style, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and emotions of the battlefield. ''Glimpses Through the Cannon Smoke'' is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, journalism, or the human experience of war.1880. Forbes, a brilliant war correspondent, spent his later years in literary work. This volume contains a collection of his essays including: Matrimony Among the Bombshells; An Evening Party Among the Navvies; The Parade of the Commissionaires; Christmas Night in Very Common Lodgings; How I Saved France: The Inverness Character Fair; Miss Priest’s Bridecake; The Cawnpore of Today; Christmas Presents by Post; On the Line of March; George Martell’s Bundobust; Reverencing the Golden Feet; Christmas Day on a Growler; The Lucknow of Today; Railway Lizz; and A Hill Story. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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