""Only A Soldier: Being Extracts From The Journal Of An Indian Subaltern (1882)"" is a book written by James William Bryans. The book is a collection of journal entries written by an Indian subaltern during the 19th century. The subaltern was a young officer in the British Indian Army, and his journal provides a unique insight into life as a soldier during this period. The book covers a range of topics, including the subaltern's experiences on campaign,...