Soldiers and Sailors or, Anecdotes, Details, and Recollections of Naval and Military Life, as Related to His Nephews, by an Old Officer.

"Soldiers and Sailors" by Old Humphrey is a collection of anecdotes and reflections on military and naval life, likely written in the early 19th century. The text is framed as a conversation between an old officer and his curious nephews, who are eager to learn about the experiences of soldiers and sailors, the nature of bravery, and the realities of service in the British army and navy. At the start of the narrative, the old officer sets the stage for storytelling by expressing his vow to share everything he can about military and naval life. He emphasizes that both soldiers and sailors, while facing different environments and challenges, exhibit tremendous bravery and resilience. The opening portion introduces the officer's views on discipline, the distinctions between various military ranks and units, and the personal anecdotes that illustrate the rigors and exploits of military service, all while engaging the young listeners' imaginations and curiosity about the world of soldiers and sailors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

George Mogridge was a 19th century writer, poet and author of children's books and religious tracts. He is chiefly known by his pseudonym of Old Humphrey, under which name he published 46 works, but also used the pen-names "Jeremy Jaunt", "Ephraim Holding", "Peter Parley" and "Old Father Thames". He wrote approximately 200 published works, many of which are still in publication today, and at the time of his death it was estimated that over 15 million copies of his writings were in circulation.