Soldiering and Scribbling

This collection of essays by Archibald Forbes provides a fascinating insight into the life of a war correspondent in the late 19th century. Forbes was a well-known journalist and his writing is characterized by a dry wit and a clear-eyed view of the realities of war. His sketches cover a wide range of topics, from battlefield medicine to the state of the army’s boots.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.