Book Description

'Captain Macklin: His Memoirs' is an adventure-humor novel penned by Richard Harding Davis. The book tells the story of a young man named Macklin who is expelled from West Point Academy due to his lack of professionalism in conducting himself as a young soldier. In the wake of his expulsion, he chooses to embark on a journey of adventure in Central America in an attempt to redeem himself. The story is filled with elements of satire and humor, as Macklin must ultimately decide whether to settle down or continue on a path of adventure upon his return to the United States.