Letters From The Crimea And India (1904)

By William Barnston

Book Overview

Letters From The Crimea And India (1904) is a collection of letters written by William Barnston during his time serving in the British Army in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on his experiences during the Crimean War and the second part detailing his time in India.Barnston's letters provide a unique and personal perspective on the events and conditions of the time, including the Siege of Sevastopol and the Indian Mutiny. He describes the harsh living conditions, battles, and interactions with locals in vivid detail.The book also includes illustrations and photographs from Barnston's time in both locations, adding to the historical context of the letters. Overall, Letters From The Crimea And India (1904) offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a British soldier during a tumultuous period in history.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: 1166600785
• ISBN13: 9781166600785
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"