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Title: Letters from France
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Letters from France" by Isaac Alexander Mack is a collection of personal correspondence written during the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. The letters serve as a firsthand account of the experiences of a young officer in the British army, providing insights into both the mundane tasks of military life and the emotional state of soldiers during wartime. The main character, Lieutenant Alec Mack, communicates frequently with his mother, expressing both his humorous observations and his reflections on the war. The opening of this work introduces Alec as he prepares to embark for France, detailing his last few days in England and the chaotic packing required for deployment. Alec's keen sense of humor shines through as he describes the frantic attempts to meet weight regulations for their supplies and the emotional farewells from loved ones. As he settles into life in France, he carefully documents the daily routines, interactions with fellow soldiers, and the surprisingly comfortable conditions of their billets, juxtaposing the harsh realities of war with light-hearted anecdotes and camaraderie. Ultimately, the letters encapsulate the mixture of camaraderie, anxiety, and resilience faced by those serving on the front lines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mack, Isaac Alexander
EBook No.: 19521
Published: Oct 10, 2006
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Letters from France
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jeannie Howse, David Clarke and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Letters from France" by Isaac Alexander Mack is a collection of personal correspondence written during the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. The letters serve as a firsthand account of the experiences of a young officer in the British army, providing insights into both the mundane tasks of military life and the emotional state of soldiers during wartime. The main character, Lieutenant Alec Mack, communicates frequently with his mother, expressing both his humorous observations and his reflections on the war. The opening of this work introduces Alec as he prepares to embark for France, detailing his last few days in England and the chaotic packing required for deployment. Alec's keen sense of humor shines through as he describes the frantic attempts to meet weight regulations for their supplies and the emotional farewells from loved ones. As he settles into life in France, he carefully documents the daily routines, interactions with fellow soldiers, and the surprisingly comfortable conditions of their billets, juxtaposing the harsh realities of war with light-hearted anecdotes and camaraderie. Ultimately, the letters encapsulate the mixture of camaraderie, anxiety, and resilience faced by those serving on the front lines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mack, Isaac Alexander
EBook No.: 19521
Published: Oct 10, 2006
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.