Sword And Seed Basket: Passages In The Life Of A Non-Commissioned Officer (1897)

By C.A. MacKenzie

Book Overview

""Sword and Seed Basket: Passages in the Life of a Non-Commissioned Officer"" is a book written by C.A. Mackenzie and published in 1897. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a non-commissioned officer in the British Army. Mackenzie shares his personal stories and anecdotes from his time in the army, including his travels and encounters with different cultures and people. He also discusses the challenges and hardships of military life, as well as the rewards and opportunities it can bring. The title of the book refers to the dual roles of a soldier: the sword representing the military aspect, and the seed basket representing the agricultural and humanitarian aspects. Overall, ""Sword and Seed Basket"" provides a unique insight into the life of a non-commissioned officer in the late 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112071897X
• ISBN13: 9781120718976
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"