A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P. of Adelaide, South Australia

"A Brief Sketch of the Long and Varied Career of Marshall MacDermott, Esq., J.P.…" is a historical account that follows the remarkable life of Marshall MacDermott, highlighting his time as a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars and his diverse occupations throughout the British Empire, including his role as a bank manager in South Australia. The writing gives a close look at the historical period through MacDermott's individual story and achievements. It starts with MacDermott joining the British Army because of helpful relationships, describing his early experiences and important historical moments, such as naval battles in the West Indies and the Martinique siege. This part shows how his military service molded his personality and how his early life events led him to new opportunities in Australia.