The Diary Of A Soldier Of Fortune

By Stanley Portal Hyatt

Book Overview

The Diary of a Soldier of Fortune is a memoir written by Stanley Portal Hyatt, a British adventurer and soldier who served in various conflicts around the world during the early 20th century. The book is a firsthand account of his experiences as a mercenary, fighting in wars and revolutions in countries such as Mexico, China, and Ethiopia. Hyatt's diary entries provide vivid descriptions of the battles he fought in, the people he encountered, and the political and social upheavals he witnessed. The book also includes photographs and maps to help readers visualize the places and events Hyatt describes. Overall, The Diary of a Soldier of Fortune offers a unique perspective on the turbulent times in which Hyatt lived and the dangerous but thrilling life of a mercenary.The risk of accident was considerable. A gun might go off by mistake, a wounded buck might charge, the cattle might trample you, or a fall on one of the smooth boulders might result in a fractured thigh, yet we were never less than eighty miles from a doctor, and often over two hundred miles away from one. The fever and the complaints resulting from it were, however, our worst enemies.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: 1162659823
• ISBN13: 9781162659824
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"