Private Spud Tamson

"Private Spud Tamson" by R. W. Campbell is a funny story set in the early 1900s. It follows Spud Tamson, an ordinary guy from Glasgow, who signs up for the Glesca Mileeshy, a pretend army group. The book shows the funny parts of being in the army, like making friends and meeting interesting people. Get ready for a lot of laughs and some sweet moments. In the beginning, we learn about Spud, who is easygoing and a little clueless. He happily joins the Glesca Mileeshy and jokes around with the army recruiter. His adventure starts with funny situations as he becomes a soldier and tells his happy, but a bit odd, family and friends about it. The story is lighthearted and full of jokes, showing Spud's first experiences and the close friendships that come with being in the army.