The Volunteer Levee: Or The Remarkable Experiences Of Ensign Sopht (1860)

By R.M. Ballantyne

Book Overview

The Volunteer Levee: Or The Remarkable Experiences Of Ensign Sopht is a novel written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and first published in 1860. The story revolves around the adventures of Ensign Sopht, a young man who volunteers for the British army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Ensign Sopht is a naive and inexperienced young man who is eager to prove himself as a soldier. He is posted to India, where he experiences the horrors of war and witnesses the atrocities committed by both sides. He is captured by the rebels and held as a prisoner, but manages to escape and rejoin his regiment. Throughout the book, Ensign Sopht is portrayed as a brave and determined young man who is willing to risk his life for his country. He is also shown to be compassionate and kind-hearted, often going out of his way to help those in need. The Volunteer Levee is a gripping tale of adventure and heroism, set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in British colonial history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or colonial literature.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: 1437345301
• ISBN13: 9781437345308
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"