How Not To Do It: A Manual For The Awkward Squad Or A Handbook Of Directions Written For The Instruction Of Raw Recruits In Our Rifle Vo

By Ensign Sopht

Book Overview

""How Not To Do It: A Manual For The Awkward Squad Or A Handbook Of Directions Written For The Instruction Of Raw Recruits In Our Rifle Volunteer Regiments (1881)"" is a humorous and satirical guidebook written by Sopht, Ensign. The book is intended for new recruits in the British Rifle Volunteer Regiments, providing them with a tongue-in-cheek manual on how to avoid making mistakes and embarrassing themselves during their training. The book contains humorous illustrations and witty advice on topics such as marching, rifle handling, and military etiquette. The author uses a humorous tone throughout the book to poke fun at the military and its strict rules and regulations. ""How Not To Do It"" provides a unique and entertaining perspective on military life during the late 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or British humor.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437381677
• ISBN13: 9781437381672
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"