The Military Adventures Of Johnny Newcome - David Roberts - Bog

The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome is a book written by David Roberts that tells the story of a young man named Johnny Newcome who joins the British army and embarks on a series of military campaigns. The book is set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows Johnny as he fights in Spain and Portugal, as well as in London's fashionable Pall Mall district.The story is told in a humorous and satirical style, with Johnny portrayed as a bumbling and naive character who often finds himself in ridiculous situations. Despite this, Johnny is also shown to be brave and loyal, and he eventually rises through the ranks to become a respected officer.The book also includes a number of notes by the author, providing historical context and commentary on the events and characters in the story. These notes add depth and richness to the narrative, and help to bring the world of the Napoleonic Wars to life.Overall, The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome is a witty and entertaining book that offers a unique perspective on the Napoleonic Wars. It is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction, military history, and satire.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.