Moving account of courage, duty, and faith aboard a 19th‑century military voyage — a disciplined sermon that consoles soldiers and honors fallen comrades while guiding readers through key moments of leadership and brotherhood.
This nonfiction work unfolds on a transport ship bound for the West Indies, where a Highland Light Infantry unit faces peril, loss, and moral reflection. It blends personal sacrifice with practical exhortation, offering a window into the values and hopes that sustained troops in challenging moments during the era.
- Experience the human drama of rescue attempts, loss, and the bonds that keep a unit together
- See a military chaplain’s guidance on duty, unity, and treating enemies with humanity
- Explore themes of discipline, benevolence, and the role of faith in shaping character
- Read passages that emphasize duty, kindness, and the responsibilities of leaders to their men
Ideal for readers of military history, 19th‑century religious writing, and biographies of soldiers and their chaplains.