A Subaltern in America: Comprising His Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army, at Baltimore, Washington, &C., &C., During the Late War (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In the Narrative of the Campaign of the British Army at Washington and New you will find a sufficiently elaborate account of the embarkation of the troops in the Garonne, and the passage from thence to the mouth of the Patuxent. Of that account I shall say no more, than that to the minutest tittle, (as far at least as I am a judge) it is correctly given. All went on as the Subaltern has told us; St. Michael's and Bermuda were both Visited, the Chesapeake was enter ed on the 15th of August, 1814, and on the 18th the fleet began to ascend the Patuxent. It was my fortune, during the progress of this voyage, to be embarked on board of a light, though very comfortable transport. The consequence was, that when the ships of war, and other heavy vessels took the ground, we continued to hold our course, till, having approached within eight miles of St. Benedicts, our master deemed it prudent to cast 'anchor. We had, however, got so far a-head of the rest, that but a very short space of time elapsed, ere boat after boat, loaded with troops, drew up along side Of us; and in a couple of hours our deck, cabin, and hold, were literally jammed with men and officers, making a sort-of half-way house of number 375 be tween their own vessels and the shore.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the American War of 1812, focusing on the experiences of a British officer serving in the Chesapeake Bay region. The author provides a detailed account of his own experiences, from the initial landing on the shores of Maryland to the skirmishes with American forces and the eventual advance towards Baltimore. The book offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of British soldiers during this conflict, detailing their hardships, their hopes, and their encounters with the American people. The author's firsthand perspective sheds light on the human cost of war, the challenges of military life, and the complexities of navigating unfamiliar landscapes and enemy territory. The book offers a unique and valuable historical record of this pivotal chapter in American and British history, demonstrating the impact of the war on the lives of ordinary soldiers and the challenges faced by those involved in this distant and often overlooked conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333432607_0
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