Reefer and Rifleman; A Tale of the Two Services

Author:

J. Percy-Groves

Publish Date:

1887

Publisher:

Blackie & Son

Cover Type:

Hardcover

Condition:

Fair

Pictorial Dark Green cloth cover and spine well worn with some damage to edges. School prize giving sticker from 1895 on front end paper which is detached from the semi detached spine. Text block still well intact. Please contact us for more detailed description and images.

R450.00

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“Reefer and Rifleman: A Tale of the Two Services by J. Percy-Groves (1887) is a historical adventure novel set during the Napoleonic Wars. The story follows the experiences of two young men serving in the British military—one in the Royal Navy as a “”reefer”” (midshipman) and the other in the Army as a rifleman. Their parallel yet intertwined journeys take them through daring sea battles, perilous land campaigns, and gripping encounters with the enemy. With a keen eye for historical detail and a flair for storytelling, J. Percy-Groves vividly brings to life the dangers and camaraderie of service life in the early 19th century. This novel is a thrilling read for fans of military fiction, offering an engaging blend of action, adventure, and historical authenticity.”