Rambling Recollections Of A Soldier Of Fortune (1842)

Rambling Recollections of a Soldier of Fortune is a memoir written by William Hamilton Maxwell and published in 1842. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes from Maxwell's life as a soldier and adventurer. Maxwell was born in Ireland in 1792 and served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. After leaving the military, he became a successful writer, publishing a number of novels and travel books. In Rambling Recollections, Maxwell recounts his experiences as a soldier in Europe and North America, including his time in Spain during the Peninsular War and his travels through the United States and Canada. He also shares stories of his encounters with notable figures of the time, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington. The book is written in a lively, engaging style and offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a soldier of fortune in the early 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history or the history of travel and adventure writing.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.