Scraps From My Sabretasche: Being Personal Adventures While In The Fourteenth, King's Light, Dragoons (1882)

By George Carter Stent

Book Overview

Scraps From My Sabretasche: Being Personal Adventures While In The Fourteenth, King�������s Light, Dragoons (1882) is a memoir written by George Carter Stent. The book chronicles Stent's personal experiences and adventures while serving in the Fourteenth, King�������s Light, Dragoons, a British cavalry regiment during the 19th century.Stent's memoir offers a firsthand account of life in the military during this time period, including the daily routines, training, and battles that soldiers faced. The author also provides insights into the social and cultural aspects of military life, including the camaraderie among soldiers and the relationships between officers and enlisted men.Throughout the book, Stent shares anecdotes and stories of his time in the regiment, including his experiences during the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny. He also discusses his interactions with notable figures such as Lord Raglan and the Duke of Wellington.Overall, Scraps From My Sabretasche offers a unique perspective on 19th-century military life and provides readers with a glimpse into the personal experiences and adventures of a British cavalry soldier.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: 1164917188
• ISBN13: 9781164917182
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"