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Under England's flag

Chapter 1: UNDER ENGLAND’S FLAG
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This autobiography recounts the life and experiences of a British Army officer, reflecting on his travels and military service. The author candidly acknowledges his lack of remarkable events or discoveries, emphasizing the mundane aspects of his journey rather than grand adventures. He shares insights into the challenges faced during his career, the nature of military life, and the impact of his profession on his observations. The narrative serves as a personal reflection on duty and the realities of soldiering, offering a unique perspective on the life of a 19th-century officer.

UNDER ENGLAND’S FLAG

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A PRISONER OF FRANCE, the Memoirs, Diary, and Correspondence of Charles Boothby, Captain Royal Engineers, during his last Campaign. Square Crown 8vo. Cloth. Price 6s. Containing Frontispiece Portrait of the Author, and several Pen-and-ink Sketches.

“We cordially recommend this charming bit of autobiography.”—Daily Chronicle.

“Should be in the hands of all young soldiers, for it is a manual of soldierly kindness and fine humanity.”—Vanity Fair.


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Captain Charles Boothby, R.E.

Born 1786. Died 1846.