Ned Fortescue (Classic Reprint): Or Roughing It Through Life; A Story Founded on Fact: Or Roughing It Through Life; A Story Founded on Fact (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This book gives a colorful and detailed account of the author's early life, a rollercoaster of varying fortunes and locations. Set in the mid-1800s, he vividly describes his Canadian upbringing, adventures at sea, and the highs and lows of living in London and Ireland. During a lengthy stay in Quebec, the author experienced the brutality of a siege as part of the Anglo-American conflict and he describes the harshness of a Canadian winter. Business opportunities led to his return to England, where he fell into the glamorous world of London society through a chance encounter which proved life-changing. He became a cherished guest at social gatherings of the time and gives a glimpse into the lives of the elite. However, despite these fortunate circumstances, he feels a pull towards the military and ultimately joins the East India Company. Revealing the diverse cultures and social norms of the period, this book encapsulates the spirit of an era and the fascinating richness of human experience.

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