The private journal of Judge-Advocate Larpent : attached to the head-quarters…
"The Private Journal of Judge-Advocate Larpent, Attached to the Head-Quarters of Lord Wellington during the Peninsular War" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This journal provides firsthand insights into the daily life and experiences of Judge-Advocate Francis Seymour Larpent, who served under the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsular War. It details his journey to the front lines, his observations of military conduct, and the complexities of being
involved in the courts martial of the British army during this significant conflict. At the start of the journal, Larpent recounts his departure from England and his voyage aboard the HMS Vautour to Lisbon, capturing the challenges faced during his travels, such as cramped conditions and the excitement of sighting Spain's coast. He shares vivid descriptions of locations, interactions with fellow officers, and the trials of military life, including the scarcity of provisions and the hardships endured in the pursuit of military engagements. The opening also sets up the tone for the journal, blending personal reflections with historical details, as Larpent prepares to delve into his experiences within the larger context of war and the impact of military actions on both soldiers and civilians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Larpent, F. Seymour (Francis Seymour), 1776-1845 |
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| Editor | Larpent, George Gerard de Hochepied, 1786-1855 |
| Title | The private journal of Judge-Advocate Larpent : attached to the head-quarters of Lord Wellington during the Peninsular War, from 1812 to its close |
| Original Publication | London: Richard Bentley, 1854. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British |
| Subject | Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 |
| Subject | Larpent, F. Seymour (Francis Seymour), 1776-1845 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75413 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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