Project Gutenberg 2005-01-28 Public domain in the USA. 75 Hankey, Donald 1884 1916 Hankey, Donald William Alers Strachey, John St. Loe 1860 1927 Strachey, J. St. Loe St. Loe Strachey, John A Student in Arms: Second Series Produced by Rick Niles, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "A Student in Arms: Second Series" by Donald Hankey is a collection of reflective writings and accounts, likely penned during the early 20th century amid World War I. This work explores the complexities of military life from the perspective of a soldier, delving into themes of camaraderie, the harsh realities of war, and the philosophical introspections that arise from such experiences. The main character, Donald Hankey, is depicted as a thoughtful and sensitive individual who grapples with the atrocities of war while seeking a deeper understanding of life and humanity. The opening of the book sets the tone by highlighting Hankey's personal history and the early influences that shaped him. It recounts his upbringing, emphasizing the tension between his natural proclivity for peace and the martial expectations placed upon him by his brothers and societal norms. As he progresses into military life, Hankey reflects on the dichotomy of bravery and vulnerability faced by soldiers, particularly as he approaches the front lines of battle. His observations reveal a keen awareness of the human condition, showcasing the camaraderie formed among soldiers amidst the chaos of war, while also foreshadowing the internal struggles they endure in the face of violence and loss. Through introspective narration, the stage is established for an exploration of the romantic and brutal nature of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en World War, 1914-1918 D501 Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare 245086 243144 2024-09-06T13:17:41.591250 2023-09-07T04:59:51.225530 text/html text/html 250585 2020-12-19T07:42:56 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 684696 2020-12-19T07:42:57 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 729997 2024-09-06T13:17:48.170120 application/epub+zip 729867 2024-09-06T13:17:43.554189 application/epub+zip 154011 2024-09-06T13:17:42.282200 application/epub+zip 576476 2024-09-06T13:17:51.363611 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 544888 2024-09-06T13:17:47.126179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272894 2022-09-07T18:27:22.671660 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197217 197139 2024-09-06T13:17:40.954176 2023-09-07T04:59:50.698512 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 196987 2020-12-19T07:42:57 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 78659 2020-12-19T07:42:57 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 196981 2020-12-19T07:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78615 2020-12-19T07:42:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20998 2024-09-06T13:17:51.506624 application/rdf+xml 12833 2024-09-06T13:17:42.646146 image/jpeg 3165 2024-09-06T13:17:42.463187 image/jpeg 742087 2024-09-06T13:17:41.621198 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 en.wikipedia