A soldier of the company : life of an Indian ensign, 1833-43
Hervey, Albert1988
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Albert Hervey was a 16-year-old cadet when he arrived at Madras in 1833. These memoirs recall the confusion and excitement of his early experiences and follow his life into manhood, describing the giddy whirl of balls, his life in the mess and on the march and giving insights into British rule.
Main title:
A soldier of the company : life of an Indian ensign, 1833-43 / Albert Hervey ; edited and introduced by Charles Allen.
Edition:
Abridged ed.
Imprint:
London : Joseph in association with the National Army Museum, 1988.
Collation:
224p. : ill(some col.) ; 25cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: published in 3v. as Ten years in India, or, The life of a young officer, London, 1850.
ISBN:
9780718131210
Dewey class:
355.10924954.031
Local class:
U954.0314092 HERV
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
309967