Joining The Militia: Or Comic Adventures Of A Recruit (1884)

By Bricktop

Book Overview

Joining The Militia: Or Comic Adventures Of A Recruit is a humorous novel written by Bricktop and originally published in 1884. The book follows the misadventures of a young man named Tom Brown who decides to join the militia, a part-time military force made up of civilians. Tom is initially excited about the prospect of serving his country but quickly realizes that life in the militia is not what he expected. He struggles with the strict discipline, the grueling training, and the eccentric personalities of his fellow recruits. Along the way, he encounters a variety of comical situations, from accidentally firing his rifle during target practice to getting lost during a nighttime exercise. Despite these challenges, Tom perseveres and eventually earns the respect of his superiors and fellow soldiers. Joining The Militia is a lighthearted and entertaining look at military life in the late 19th century, filled with wry observations and witty 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164828371
• ISBN13: 9781164828372
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"