Barney: A Soldier's Story (1887)

By E a Bland

Book Overview

Barney: A Soldier's Story is a novel written by E. A. B. D. and first published in 1887. The book follows the life of Barney, a young man who joins the British Army and is sent to India to fight in the Second Afghan War. Barney is a loyal and brave soldier, but he also struggles with the harsh realities of war and the difficult choices he must make in order to survive.Throughout the book, Barney experiences the horrors of battle, the camaraderie of his fellow soldiers, and the challenges of living in a foreign land. He also falls in love with a local woman, which complicates his already complicated life as a soldier.The novel is a gripping and realistic portrayal of life in the British Army during the late 19th century. It is also a powerful exploration of the human cost of war and the sacrifices that soldiers must make in order to serve their country.Overall, Barney: A Soldier's Story is a compelling and thought-provoking book that will appeal to anyone interested in military history, adventure novels, or stories of love and sacrifice.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120265053
• ISBN13: 9781120265050
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"