A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter LXIV.—Continued
The contest at last was over, and victory—so boldly wooed and won by the allies—hung enamoured over their banners as they floated side by side on the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →New England · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1909
108 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 6
An Afghan War Story
Several months before the Afghan War began, the Guides were placed on guard at the mouth of the Khyber Pass, and there occurred an…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The War-song of the Zulus
I think, of all sounds which have impressed me by their grandeur, nothing has ever equalled the Zulus' war-song as I first heard it on the…
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"You had better give in," whispered his backer, one of the men the ex-prizefighter had been treating, and almost the only one who stuck to him; "you are…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ruin Wrought by War. Causes a Nation's Decay
The phrase, the cost of war, remarks a medical expert, writing in "The Scotsman," connotes in the minds of most men merely an…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A War Romance. "Maori" Browne. to Marry Lady of Wealth
The New Year is to be signalised by a romantic military marriage, that fine old campaigner, Colonel "Maori" Browne, being engaged to be married…
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"What has occurred?" hastily demanded the Pole. "What has occurred?" repented Jack; "what never ought to have occurred;…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Oldest Active Soldier
The King has granted a special silver medal and annuity of L10 a year to Staff-Sergeant Keys, "as a reward for his long and highly meritorious…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Every Man a Soldier Conscription in Great Britain. What It Would Really Mean
A soldier writes as follows in the "Dally Express":— We want an army which is really an army, and if every individual selected,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Scare. Australia's Loyalty
THE proposal that Australia should offer a battleship to Britain is being discussed in all quarters. Mr. Deakin says such a gift would be a testimony of our affection…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter LXVII.—Continued
"Poor follow," she said, carefully folding the letter and placing it in her bosom, "what he must have gone through. A soldier! I wonder how he looks in his…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →City Reflections. the Press-managed War Scare
"Rule Brit-tan-nia, Brit-tan-nia rules the waves, Britons never shah be slaves". Again: "Rule Brittann[?], Brittannia rules the waves…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War Laws of the World
It is, perhaps, not generally realised that the game of war is hedged round by as many restrictions as a boxing contest under Queensberry…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Our English Admirals. Courted War Liked a Mistress
If the Indian Empire, the trade of London, and all the outward and visible ensigns of our greatness should pass away, we should still leave…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter LXVIII.—Continued
She raised a cup to his lips. It contained a composing draught which the surgeon had prescribed. Henri drank it with the docility of a child, and,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Would War Cost More Than a Strong Navy? From the "Weekly Budget."
About this time every year the navy becomes the subject of keen discussion in Parliament and the country. The question is entirely…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter LXVIII.—Continued
"For that I must have the countersign." "You shall have it," exclaimed Cuthbert; "make your arrangements. Keep…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cycles for War Purposes
It has always been contended by experts that military cyclists should be equipped with some description of shield, so that they may be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Revolt in Turkey. Soldiers Win Control. London
The insurgent troops quartered at the Ministry of War in Constantinople marched down to the Mosque of St. Sophia, and thence to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Soldier of Fortune. a Tale of the Crimea. Chapter LXX.—Continued
"Deserting!" repeated the corporal, with more warmth than respect. "I thought, Colonel, you knew me better. Haven't I been in the regiment man and…
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