E. W. Buckham was a professional soldier involved in staff duties; who-along with many other gentlemen of the period-was determined to enjoy his war against Napoleon's French in Spain and Portugal. His duties on the staff enabled Buckham to take advantage of a freedom of movement impossible for regimental officers. As an educated man he pursued his journey through the countryside of the Peninsula; taking detailed account of the people; customs and places of interested that he came across. He recorded his experiences; chiefly for the entertainment of family and friends. This gentle account of Wellington's army on campaign; published originally in 1827; is an extremely rare book on the antiquarian market; it provides students of the period with invaluable background insights into the personality and times of a participant in momentous events.
#1755034 in Books 2006-04-25 2006-04-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 251.21 x 3.17 x 7.27l; .37 #File Name: 184603031548 pages
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