The Recollections of Rifleman Harris

Christopher Hibbert

ISBN 10: 0900075643 / ISBN 13: 9780900075643

Published by leo cooper, Morton in the Marsh, 1970

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Authentic impression of what it was like to be a fighting soldier in the Napollonic wars the frontr boards is slightly sun faded but are sound this edition by Leo Cooper 1970 Book boards are all square and tight price includes 2nd class postage UK only.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Recollections of Rifleman Harris
• Publisher: leo cooper, Morton in the Marsh
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0900075643
• ISBN 13: 9780900075643
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This work features the recollections of Benjamin Harris who fought in the British Army's campaign against Napoleon in Spain and Portugal. Harris joined the army in 1802 and later joined the 95th Rifles, a regiment which became the elite of the Army through their expertise with the rifle, their alertness, discipline and regimental pride. The story unfolds from the moment that the diminutive Harris lands in Portugal and marches away in the sun, weighed down by his kit and great coat, his blanket and camp kettle, his haversack rifle, ammunition, ship-biscuit and beef and all the tools and leather that he had to carry as the battalion's cobbler.

About the Author

Christopher Hibbert was educated at Radley and Oxford. He served as an infantry officer during the war, was twice wounded and was awarded the Military Cross in 1945. Described by Professor J.H. Plumb as 'a writer of the hishest ability', he is, in the words of The Times Educational Supplement. 'perhaps themost gifted popular historian we have.'He is a fellow of the Royal Society of