On The Issue Of A Spirit Ration During The Ashanti Campaign Of 1874 - Edmund Alexander Parkes - Bog

On The Issue Of A Spirit Ration During The Ashanti Campaign Of 1874 is a historical book written by Edmund Alexander Parkes in 1875. The book provides a detailed account of the Ashanti Campaign of 1874, which was a military expedition by the British against the Ashanti Empire in what is now modern-day Ghana. The focus of the book is on the controversial issue of providing a spirit ration to the British troops during the campaign. This was a contentious issue at the time, as some believed that the provision of alcohol to soldiers could lead to indiscipline and other problems. Parkes examines the arguments for and against the spirit ration, and provides his own analysis of the situation.In addition to the main text, the book also includes two appendices. The first appendix is a report on the medical aspects of the campaign, including the treatment of diseases such as malaria and dysentery. The second appendix is a collection of statistical data on the campaign, including information on the number of troops involved, casualties, and other relevant details.Overall, On The Issue Of A Spirit Ration During The Ashanti Campaign Of 1874 is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the military and social conditions of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, military history, or the social history of alcohol consumption.Containing Experiments To Show The Relative Effects Of Rum, Meat Extract And Coffee, During Marching, And The Use Of Oatmeal Drink During Heavy Labor.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.