The book "Military fiction. Volume 1 (of 2). Reminiscences of seventeen years of service abroad and at home" by William Maginn is a fascinating collection of stories and impressions of the author from his service in the army. In this book, the reader will be able to learn about the life of a military man, his daily trials and impressions from traveling around the world. The author describes in detail his adventures and acquaintances abroad, talks about life at the front and the dressing room, where memories of war and peacetime are kept. This book will help the reader to better understand military topics and hear the voice of an experienced military man who shared his life experience in the army.