Publisher's Synopsis
On The Growth Of The Recruit And Young Soldier: With A View To A Judicious Selection Of Growing Lads For The Army (1862) is a book written by William Aitken. The book discusses the physical and mental growth of young soldiers and provides guidance on how to select the most suitable candidates for recruitment into the army. Aitken draws on his experience as a military surgeon to provide detailed descriptions of the physical attributes required for army service, including height, weight, and overall health. He also discusses the importance of mental toughness and discipline in soldiers. The book includes practical advice on how to assess these qualities in potential recruits, as well as how to train and develop them once they join the army. Aitken's work is an important historical document that sheds light on the recruitment and training practices of the British army during the mid-19th century.And A Regulated System Of Training For Recruits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
