Oliver Ellis : $b or, The fusiliers

"Oliver Ellis; or, The Fusiliers" by James Grant is a historical fiction that follows the life of Oliver Ellis from his early days in a Revolutionary War army camp to the start of adulthood, exploring devotion, affection, and the effects of choices set against army conflicts. Oliver's early memories of life in the army camp of Burgoyne, his father's service, and his mother’s sad recollections paint a picture of his early life that, even after his father dies, fuels his ambitions for a military role, and his early memories highlights the balance between family affection and army obligations.