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The Sheikh and the Dustbin and Other McAuslan Stories

The Sheikh and the Dustbin and Other McAuslan Stories

MilitaryHumor
Pages
256
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of short stories follows Private McAuslan, the 'dirtiest soldier in the world,' through a series of misadventures in various military settings. From the deserts of the Middle East to the Scottish Highlands, McAuslan's incompetence and unique approach to military life consistently lead to hilarious and chaotic situations. These tales offer a humorous look at army life and the enduring spirit of a truly incorrigible character.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedSatirical
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Military Humor

About the author

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George MacDonald Fraser

George MacDonald Fraser(2 April 1925 – 2 January 2008) was a Scottish author and screenwriter. He is best known for a series of works that featured the character Flashman. Over the course of his career he wrote eleven novels and one short-story collection in the Flashman series of novels, as well as non-fiction, short stories, novels and screenplays—including those for the James Bond film Octopussy and an adaptation of his own novel Royal Flash.