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Camps, Quarters And Casual Places is a book written by Archibald Forbes, a British war correspondent and journalist. The book is a collection of his personal experiences and observations during his travels to various military camps and battlefields across Europe during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different location or event. Forbes provides vivid descriptions of the living conditions of soldiers in various camps and quarters, including their food, clothing, and daily routines. He also shares his encounters with notable military figures, such as General George Custer and Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia.In addition to describing the military life, Forbes also shares his observations of the local cultures and customs of the places he visited. He provides detailed accounts of his experiences in cities such as Paris, Rome, and Vienna, and the impact of war on these societies.Camps, Quarters And Casual Places is a fascinating insight into the life of soldiers and the impact of war on society during the late 19th century. Through his vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Forbes provides a unique perspective on the human experience of war.None of the greater rivers of Scotland makes so much haste to reach the ocean as does the turbulent and impatient Spey. From its parent lochlet in the bosom of the Grampians it speeds through Badenoch, the country of Cluny MacPherson, the chief of Clan Chattan, a region to this day redolent of memories of the '45. It abates its hurry as its current skirts the grave of the beautiful Jean Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon, who raised the 92nd Highlanders by giving a kiss with the King's shilling to every recruit, and who now since many long years.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.