The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome, with an Account of His Campaign on the Peninsula and in Pall Mall and Notes, by an Officer. (The Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books)
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247, [1] pp. 8vo. 15 color plates by Thomas 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 January 1782- 24 December 1831) was a British naval officer, poet and journalist who is best remembered for his book The adventures of Johnny Newcome in the navy."