author
John G. Gollan
A former soldier, he left behind a vivid firsthand memoir of British army life in the mid-19th century, written in a plain, direct voice that brings camp routines and combat alike to life.
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Twelve years in the army : or, The incidents of a soldier's life
by John G. Gollan
About the author
John G. Gollan is known for Twelve Years in the Army: or, The Incidents of a Soldier's Life, a memoir first published in 1864. The book presents his experiences as an ordinary soldier rather than a distant historian, which gives it much of its appeal.
Project Gutenberg describes the memoir as the account of a Scottish Highlander who served with the 79th Cameron Highlanders during the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion. Its focus on battles, hardships, and daily military life makes it especially valuable for listeners who enjoy personal accounts of history.
Very little biographical information about him was clearly confirmed in the sources I found beyond what can be inferred from his book and its publication history. What does come through strongly is his straightforward, personal style and his interest in showing what army life actually felt like from the inside.