Six Months In The Ranks: Or The Gentleman Private

By Eustace Clare Grenville Murray

Book Overview

""Six Months in the Ranks: Or The Gentleman Private"" is a memoir written by E.C. Grenville Murray, detailing his experiences as a private in the British Army during the Crimean War. The book provides a firsthand account of the harsh realities of military life, including battles, marches, and the everyday struggles of soldiers. Despite being a gentleman by birth, Murray chose to enlist in the army and offers a unique perspective on the class differences that existed within the military. The book is an insightful and engaging read, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a 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: 1432696815
• ISBN13: 9781432696818
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"