Jack, a young Englishman serving with the green-jacketed riflemen of the Light Brigade, is caught up in the war against Napoleon’s armies in Spain. Through skirmishes, sieges, escapes and dangerous errands in occupied towns, aided by the quietly courageous Juanita, he learns the hard trade of light infantry fighting.
Rousing Edwardian adventure for young readers, with a preface by an officer of the Rifle Brigade. Download the free EPUB.