The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome: With an account of his campaign on the Peninsula and in Pall Mall and notes, by an officer.

247 pp. 8vo. 15 color plates by T. Rowlandson. A humorous military poem originally published in the early 19th century by a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 22nd dragoons. The original is quite scarce - this edition is an affordable alternative. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "John Mitford, also known as Jack Mitford, (22 January1782- 24 December1831) was a British naval officer, poet and journalist who is best remembered for his book The adventures of Johnny Newcome in the navy."