Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 280 Burke, Kathleen 1887 1958 The White Road to Verdun Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. E-text prepared by A. Langley "The White Road to Verdun" by Kathleen Burke is a historical account that offers insights into World War I, particularly through the experiences of the French soldiers and civilians during the war effort. Written in the early 20th century, this book delves into the indomitable spirit of France amidst the sufferings and sacrifices of war, encapsulating the emotional landscape during the conflict. The narrative likely revolves around the themes of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. In this account, Kathleen Burke shares her observations and experiences as she makes her way to the front lines during the war. The book is rich with anecdotes about the soldiers, their camaraderie, and the everyday life behind the lines. Through her vivid storytelling, she paints a picture of the conditions faced by the French troops and showcases their bravery, humor, and humanity even amid destruction. Stories of soldiers’ affection for their pets, the bonds formed between different nationalities, and the dedication of women supporting the war effort illustrate the collective struggle and resilience, providing a poignant glimpse into the heart of a nation at war. The overarching message celebrates the courage and tenacity of those who laid down their lives for France while honoring the contributions of all who served during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives World War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes D501 Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare 136109 135956 2024-10-05T10:48:42.176088 2023-10-05T10:16:27.286597 text/html text/html 134886 2020-12-26T01:43:48 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1154792 2020-12-26T01:43:48 text/html application/zip 664126 2024-10-05T10:48:48.102540 application/epub+zip 664734 2024-10-05T10:48:45.135565 application/epub+zip 110299 2024-10-05T10:48:43.919063 application/epub+zip 783228 2024-10-05T10:48:50.272543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 772045 2024-10-05T10:48:47.340550 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186509 2022-09-06T04:28:43.804434 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114702 114690 2024-10-05T10:48:41.767069 2023-10-05T10:16:26.986596 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 116001 2020-12-26T01:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45503 2020-12-26T01:43:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19412 2024-10-05T10:48:50.400523 application/rdf+xml 13345 2024-10-05T10:48:44.466076 image/jpeg 3697 2024-10-05T10:48:44.192060 image/jpeg 657634 2024-10-05T10:48:42.226078 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog