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Davis, Richard Harding
1864
1916
Real Soldiers of Fortune
Major-General Henry Ronald Douglas MacIver -- Baron James Harden-Hickey -- Winston Spencer Churchill -- Captain Philo Norton McGiffin -- General William Walker, the king of the filibusters -- Major Burnham, chief of scouts
Produced by David Reed, Ronald J. Wilson, and David Widger
"Real Soldiers of Fortune" by Richard Harding Davis is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book focuses on the adventurous life of Brigadier-General Henry Ronald Douglas MacIver, a soldier who has served under numerous flags throughout various conflicts across the globe, highlighting his intriguing narrative of military exploits and personal bravery. The opening of the book introduces Henry Ronald Douglas MacIver as a remarkable soldier of fortune with a storied background, having fought in a myriad of military campaigns including the Indian Mutiny, the Italian wars, and the American Civil War. It details his early life, chronicling his transition from a boy in Virginia to a battle-hardened veteran decorated with scars and military honors. MacIver's insatiable thirst for adventure leads him to continually volunteer for service in various conflicts, often against overwhelming odds, while also hinting at his colorful interactions with former comrades and the legacy he aims to preserve through his deeds. This introduction sets the stage for an expansive exploration of a life defined by courage, ambition, and the pursuit of glory in a constantly shifting landscape of international conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Soldiers of fortune
MacIver, Henry Ronald
Harden-Hickey, James Aloysius, 1854-1898
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965
McGiffin, Philo Norton, 1863-1897
Walker, William, 1824-1860
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Category: History - Warfare
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