Captain Macklin: His Memoirs

"Captain Macklin: His Memoirs" by Richard Harding Davis is a story from around 1900 about a young man named Royal Macklin as he remembers his early life and his start as a soldier. Royal comes from a family of famous military men, and he feels like he needs to live up to their reputation. Growing up with his grandfather, Major-General John M. Hamilton, Royal learns about duty and honor, which pushes him to join the military. Even though he wants to do well in the army, he also struggles with his own feelings and dreams. The book also looks at how he feels about love, especially his confusing feelings for his cousin, Beatrice. It's a tale of war, personal duty, growing up, and making tough choices.