The remarkable autobiography of John Shipp, a British soldier who served in some of the most pivotal conflicts of the 19th century, including the Peninsular War, the Second Sikh War, and the Indian Mutiny. In this vivid and engaging account, Shipp provides a firsthand view of life on the front lines and the challenges faced by soldiers serving in the colonial armies of the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.