Soldiering and Scribbling: A Series of Sketches

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This collection of essays by Archibald Forbes provides a fascinating insight into the life of a war correspondent in the late 19th century. Forbes was a well-known journalist and his writing is characterized by a dry wit and a clear-eyed view of the realities of war. His sketches cover a wide range of topics, from battlefield medicine to the state of the army's boots.