""Charles Leeson: Or The Soldier"" is a novel written by Harriet Ventum and published in 1810. The book tells the story of Charles Leeson, a young man who joins the army to escape the poverty and hardships of his life. Through his experiences as a soldier, Charles learns about the harsh realities of war and the toll it takes on both the body and the mind. Along the way, he also falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, who he meets while on leave...