Soldiering Fifty Years Ago

George Jean De Winton was a soldier in the British Army who served in Australia during the 1840s. In this memoir, he provides a firsthand account of what life was like for a soldier stationed in the colonies during that time. His vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes offer readers a glimpse into an important chapter in Australian history.

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