Project Gutenberg 2021-06-20 Public domain in the USA. 192 Beeton, Samuel Orchart 1831 1877 Brave British soldiers and the Victoria Cross a general account of the regiments and men of the British Army, and stories of the brave deeds which won the prize "for valour" Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Brave British Soldiers and the Victoria Cross" by Samuel Orchart Beeton is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work is part of Beeton's Boy's Own Library and presents a collection of stories that highlight the bravery of soldiers in the British Army, especially those who received the Victoria Cross, the prestigious award for valor. The book serves as a tribute to the regiments and men who exemplify courage and dedication, making it an engaging read for those interested in military history. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of military valor, specifically focusing on stories drawn from the experiences of British soldiers during significant conflicts, including the Crimean War. It emphasizes the bravery of youth and the natural courage exhibited by boys as they are inspired by the gallant actions of soldiers. The editor acknowledges that the book is not without its imperfections, but it aims to instill admiration for true courage in its young readers. The narrative encapsulates the psychological motivations of soldiers, reflecting on their emotions as they enter battle, and introduces the significance of the Victoria Cross as a symbol of their heroic deeds. This opening invites readers to understand the deeper values of courage and honor in military service, while also capturing the spirit of camaraderie and resilience among soldiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain. Army -- Biography Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- History, Military -- 19th century Victoria Cross DA Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - British Category: History - Warfare 982940 2025-07-26T06:13:40.124765 text/html 958257 2024-10-18T14:28:36 text/html 3326458 2025-07-26T06:13:53.491701 application/epub+zip 3322485 2025-07-26T06:13:42.550715 application/epub+zip 475459 2025-07-26T06:13:41.257757 application/epub+zip 3564950 2025-07-26T06:14:02.283663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3393317 2025-07-26T06:13:52.191723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 636244 2022-09-29T14:33:32.764684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 899389 2025-07-26T06:13:38.651758 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 879416 2024-10-18T14:28:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17682 2025-07-26T06:14:02.459620 application/rdf+xml 20590 2025-07-26T06:13:41.478718 image/jpeg 3079 2025-07-26T06:13:41.363798 image/jpeg 3107847 2025-07-26T06:13:40.398725 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