Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 52 Beston, Henry 1888 1968 Beston, Henry B. Sheahan, Henry Edouard A Volunteer Poilu Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. A. Langley “A Volunteer Poilu” by Henry Beston is a historical account written during the early 20th century, reflecting on the author's experiences as a volunteer in the French army during World War I. The narrative focuses on the life of American volunteers known as "les Poilus Américains," emphasizing their relationships with French soldiers and the realities of warfare. Beston’s work aims to shed light on the valor and struggles of the French private soldiers, capturing the essence of camaraderie amidst the backdrop of the Great War. At the start of the narrative, Beston introduces readers to the cargo ship Rochambeau, which is set to carry American supplies to war-torn France. The opening details the preparations for departure from America with a vibrant mix of characters on board, including soldiers, merchants, and civilians, all engaged in conversations about the war. Amidst the bustling atmosphere, a young American longshoreman expresses a desire to enlist in the war effort despite the dangers involved. Their interactions highlight diverse perspectives on the war, weaving a rich tapestry of human experiences as they venture into an uncertain future. The detailed portrayal of the ship's atmosphere sets the stage for Beston's subsequent explorations of life at the front, establishing a deep emotional connection with both the characters and the horrors of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives D501 Text World War I Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare 303075 303031 2024-10-05T17:16:17.616691 2023-10-06T04:57:27.591007 text/html text/html 303068 303024 2024-10-05T17:16:17.865678 2023-10-06T04:57:27.751007 text/html text/html 185753 2024-10-05T17:16:23.804678 application/epub+zip 188228 2024-10-05T17:16:19.760663 application/epub+zip 188229 2024-10-05T17:16:18.562665 application/epub+zip 339586 2024-10-05T17:16:26.986763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321983 2024-10-05T17:16:23.077685 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298656 2022-09-06T20:00:20.453472 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282018 282025 2024-10-05T17:16:17.285695 2023-10-06T04:57:27.365976 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 281792 2021-08-17T16:58:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 112328 2021-08-17T16:59:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19415 2024-10-05T17:16:27.123621 application/rdf+xml 13320 2024-10-05T17:16:19.110676 image/jpeg 3478 2024-10-05T17:16:18.833669 image/jpeg 183152 2024-10-05T17:16:17.891694 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 en.wikipedia