Adventures With The Connaught Rangers

Adventures With The Connaught Rangers: 1809-1814 is a historical book written by William Grattan and published in 1902. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a soldier in the British Army's Connaught Rangers regiment during the Napoleonic Wars. Grattan provides a detailed and vivid description of the battles, campaigns, and daily life of a soldier during this period. The book covers the regiment's involvement in the Peninsular War, including the battles of Talavera, Busaco, and Salamanca, as well as their participation in the Waterloo campaign. Grattan also discusses the social and cultural aspects of military life, including the relationships between officers and soldiers, the treatment of prisoners of war, and the role of religion in the army. Overall, Adventures With The Connaught Rangers: 1809-1814 is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Napoleonic Wars from the point of view of a soldier who lived through them.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.