Camps, Quarters And Casual Places - Archibald Forbes - Bog

""Camps, Quarters and Casual Places"" is a book written by Archibald Forbes, a British journalist and war correspondent who covered numerous conflicts in the late 19th century. The book is a collection of Forbes' experiences and observations from his travels to various military camps and battlefields around the world. It provides a detailed account of the living conditions, routines, and daily life of soldiers in different parts of the world during the late 1800s. The book also explores the impact of war on civilians, particularly those who live near conflict zones. Forbes' vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes offer a unique perspective on the human side of war, making this book a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of warfare.None of the greater rivers of Scotland makes so much haste to reach the ocean as does the turbulent and impatient Spey. From its parent lochlet in the bosom of the Grampians it speeds through Badenoch, the country of Cluny MacPherson, the chief of Clan Chattan, a region to this day redolent of memories of the '45. It abates its hurry as its current skirts the grave of the beautiful Jean Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon, who raised the 92nd Highlanders by giving a kiss with the King's shilling to every recruit, and who now since many long years.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.