Publisher's Synopsis
Sword and Seed Basket: Passages in the Life of a Non-Commissioned Officer is a memoir written by C. A. Mackenzie and published in 1897. The book chronicles the experiences of a non-commissioned officer in the British Army during the late 19th century. Mackenzie describes his life as a soldier, including his training, battles, and interactions with fellow soldiers and officers. He also provides insight into the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between Britain and its colonies. The title of the book refers to the two main aspects of a soldier's life: the sword, which represents the military aspect, and the seed basket, which represents the agricultural and domestic side of army life. Overall, Sword and Seed Basket provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a soldier during a pivotal time in British history.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.
