With Our Soldiers in France (WWI Centenary Series)
Title | With Our Soldiers in France (WWI Centenary Series) PDF eBook |
Author | Sherwood Eddy |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | 238 |
Release | 2016-03-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 147336728X |
"These brief sketches are only fragmentary and have of necessity been hastily written. The writer has been asked to state his impression of the work among the men in France. He did not go there to write but to work. He has tried simply to state what he saw and to leave the reader to draw his own conclusions. A mere statement of the grim facts at the front, if they are not sugar-coated or glossed over, may not be pleasant reading, but it is unfair to those at home that they should not know the hard truth of the reality of things as they are." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
With the Doughboy in France (WWI Centenary Series)
Title | With the Doughboy in France (WWI Centenary Series) PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Hungerford |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | 434 |
Release | 2016-03-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 147336745X |
This early work by Edward Hungerford was originally published in 1920 and we are now republishing it as part of our WWI Centenary Series. 'With the Doughboy in France' is a history of the American forces in France during World War One. It especially focusses on the work of the Red Cross and their organisation and operation. It includes chapters titled 'The American Red Cross as a Department Store', 'Our Red Cross Performs Its Supreme Mission', 'When Johnny Came Marching Home', and many more. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
A Volunteer Poilu (WWI Centenary Series)
Title | A Volunteer Poilu (WWI Centenary Series) PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Beston |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 252 |
Release | 2014-05-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781473314566 |
""I have ventured to call this book A Volunteer Poilu principally because we were known to the soldiers of the Bois-le-Pretre as ""les Poilus Americains."" Then, too, it was my ambition to do for my comrades, the French private soldiers, what other books have done for the soldiers of other armies. The title chosen, however, was more than complimentary; it was but just. In recognition of the work of the Section during the summer, it was, in October, 1915, formally adopted into the French army; a French officer became its administrative head, and the drivers were given the same papers, pay, and discipline as their French comrades. I wish to thank many of my old friends of Section II, who have aided me in the writing of this book."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context."
The Great War as I Saw It (WWI Centenary Series)
Title | The Great War as I Saw It (WWI Centenary Series) PDF eBook |
Author | Frederick George Scott |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | 588 |
Release | 2016-03-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1473367301 |
"May the ears of Canada never grow deaf to the plea of widows and orphans and our crippled men for care and support. May the eyes of Canada never be blind to that glorious light which shines upon our young national life from the deeds of those "Who counted not their lives dear unto themselves," and may the lips of Canada never be dumb to tell to future generations the tales of heroism which will kindle the imagination and fire the patriotism of children that are yet unborn." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
A Journey Through France in War Time (WWI Centenary Series)
Title | A Journey Through France in War Time (WWI Centenary Series) PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph G. Butler |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 330 |
Release | 2014-05-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781473313521 |
""Of all that has been written, or is to be written, by Americans concerning the tragedy overwhelming the Old World, much must naturally be descriptive of conditions in France, since that country is, among those affected by military occupation, most accessible and most closely in sympathy with American ideals and American history. Written in hours snatched for the task amid the press of other duties, these pages endeavor to present a simple, intimate and personal story of experiences enjoyed and impressions gained under most unusual circumstances and herein shared with my friends as one of the most interesting incidents of a long and busy life."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
How I Filmed the War (WWI Centenary Series)
Title | How I Filmed the War (WWI Centenary Series) PDF eBook |
Author | Geoffrey H. Malins |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | 399 |
Release | 2020-07-14 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1528765559 |
""In the following chapters I have merely aimed at setting down, in simple language, a record of my impressions, so far as I can recall them, of what I have seen of many and varied phases of the Great Drama which has now been played to a finish on the other side of the English Channel. Most of those recollections were penned at odd moments, soon after the events chronicled, when they were still fresh in mind, often within range of the guns. It was my good fortune for two years to be one of the Official War Office Kinematographers. I was privileged to move about on the Western Front with considerable freedom. My actions were largely untrammelled; I had my instructions to carry out; my superiors to satisfy; my work to do; and I endeavoured to do all that has been required of me to the best of my ability, never thinking of the cost, or consequences, to myself of an adventure so long as I secured a pictorial record of the deeds of our heroic Army in France."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
With Those Who Wait (WWI Centenary Series)
Title | With Those Who Wait (WWI Centenary Series) PDF eBook |
Author | Frances Wilson Huard |
Publisher | Read Books Ltd |
Total Pages | 254 |
Release | 2016-03-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1473367514 |
This early work by Frances Wilson Huard was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it as part of our WWI Centenary Series. 'With Those Who Wait' is a work that paints a picture of what life was like for many in rural France during the First World War. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.