Project Gutenberg 2003-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 389 Gronow, R. H. (Rees Howell) 1794 1865 Gronow, Rees Howell Gronow, Captain Reminiscences of Captain Gronow Produced by Tobias D. Robison and Pam Wisniewski. HTML version by Al Haines. "Reminiscences of Captain Gronow" by Captain Rees Howell Gronow is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text serves as a collection of anecdotes from Gronow's experiences as a soldier in the British army during the Regency period and the Napoleonic Wars. Through his recollections, the book likely provides a vivid glimpse into the military culture, social life, and notable figures of the time, emphasizing character sketches and events that shaped his life and times. The opening of the memoir introduces Captain Gronow, who reflects on his life experiences during a significant period in British history. He recounts his entry into the army and the limited military education officers received at that time, underscoring the reliance on drills and physical prowess over formal training. As Gronow shares his first impressions of military camaraderie, the challenges faced during campaigns in Spain, and personal insights about fellow soldiers and commanders, the groundwork is laid for a rich tapestry of anecdotes that highlight both the rigors of war and the lighter aspects of soldiering. The combination of personal narrative and historical context promises readers a blend of entertainment and education about a pivotal era in England's military past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Europe -- History -- 1789-1900 London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Warfare 355318 2025-10-02T08:45:12.742237 text/html 333114 2021-01-09T00:37:49 text/html 218546 2025-10-02T08:45:20.350124 application/epub+zip 222325 2025-10-02T08:45:15.876169 application/epub+zip 202762 2025-10-02T08:45:14.685178 application/epub+zip 423219 2025-10-02T08:45:23.698154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404468 2025-10-02T08:45:19.551160 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363379 2022-09-02T11:52:00.150377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318911 2025-10-02T08:45:12.171235 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 318870 2021-01-09T00:37:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 318860 2021-01-09T00:37:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20987 2025-10-02T08:45:23.826127 application/rdf+xml 16152 2025-10-02T08:45:15.187167 image/jpeg 3807 2025-10-02T08:45:14.935155 image/jpeg 124787 2021-01-09T00:37:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 127641 2021-01-09T00:37:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 124770 2021-01-09T00:37:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 210230 2025-10-02T08:45:12.770204 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia