A Subaltern in America: Comprising His Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army, at Baltimore, Washington, Etc. During the Late War (1833)

""A Subaltern in America"" is a historical book written by George Robert Gleig in 1833. The book is a first-hand account of the British Army's campaigns in America during the War of 1812. Gleig, who was a subaltern (a junior officer) at the time, writes about his experiences in battles in Baltimore, Washington, and other locations. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the events that took place during the war, including the burning of Washington, the Battle of North Point, and the bombardment of Fort McHenry, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" Gleig also writes about the challenges the British Army faced, including the difficult terrain, harsh weather conditions, and the strength and determination of the American forces.""A Subaltern in America"" is not only a historical account of the War of 1812, but it also provides insight into the life of a junior officer in the British Army during that time. Gleig writes about the daily routines, the relationships between officers and soldiers, and the challenges of being away from home for long periods of time.Overall, ""A Subaltern in America"" is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the War of 1812 and the experiences of a British Army officer during that time.In One Volume.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.