A Soldier of the Legion An Englishman's Adventures Under the French Flag in Algeria and Tonquin

"A Soldier of the Legion" by George Manington is an adventure story about one man's choice to join the French Foreign Legion. Drawn in after listening to a sergeant's tales of Tonquin, he goes through enlistment in Paris and finds himself with others who have their own backgrounds. The beginning of the story shows his strong will and his interest in the Legion, while also showing the mix of friendship and disorder in the military life. The author brings to life the questions and thrill felt by those looking for adventure in new and dangerous places, setting the stage for the tests later in the story.