The Queen's Shilling V1: A Soldier's Story (1873)

By Arthur Griffiths

Book Overview

The Queen's Shilling V1: A Soldier's Story is a book written by Arthur George Frederick Griffiths and published in 1873. The book is a historical novel set in the 19th century that tells the story of a soldier's life in the British Army during the reign of Queen Victoria. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Dick Harcourt, who is forced to join the army after being falsely accused of a crime. The book follows his journey as he trains to become a soldier, fights in battles, and experiences life on the front lines. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including fellow soldiers, officers, and civilians, and faces challenges and hardships that test his courage and determination. The book provides an insight into the life of a soldier in the British Army during the 19th century, and explores themes such as duty, honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. Overall, The Queen's Shilling V1: A Soldier's Story is a compelling and engaging historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the army during the Victorian era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116510847X
• ISBN13: 9781165108473
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"