Passages In The Life Of A Soldier V1: Or Military Service In The East And West (1857) is a memoir written by James E. Alexander, a soldier who served in the United States Army during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Alexander's experiences serving in the East, including his time spent in India, Burma, and China. The second part of the book describes his service in the West, including his involvement in the Mexican-American War and his experiences serving in various forts and outposts in the American West. Throughout the book, Alexander provides vivid descriptions of battles, military tactics, and the day-to-day life of a soldier during this time period. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of the United States Army and the military campaigns of the mid-19th century.In Two Volumes.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.