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LoC No.: 18019562

Title: War Letters of a Public-School Boy

Note: Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Geetu Melwani, Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "War Letters of a Public-School Boy" by Henry Paul Mainwaring Jones is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the life and experiences of Lieutenant Paul Jones during his service in World War I, particularly focusing on his passionate ties to Dulwich College and how the war shaped his character and ideals. The book not only serves as a collection of personal letters but also pays tribute to Jones's significant influence at school as both a scholar and athlete. At the start of this memoir, readers are introduced to Paul Jones, a promising young man whose early life is marked by academic excellence and athletic prowess at Dulwich College. The introductory chapter reveals his deep affection for his school, laying the groundwork for understanding how his experiences there informed his views on duty and sacrifice during the war. The memoir also hints at his physical battles, including his struggles with myopia, yet showcases his determination to serve in combat, ultimately leading to his tragic death in the battlefield. This opening sets a poignant tone, emphasizing the blend of youthful ambition and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jones, Henry Paul Mainwaring, 1896-1917

EBook No.: 29333

Published: Jul 6, 2009

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 18019562

Title: War Letters of a Public-School Boy

Note: Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Geetu Melwani, Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "War Letters of a Public-School Boy" by Henry Paul Mainwaring Jones is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the life and experiences of Lieutenant Paul Jones during his service in World War I, particularly focusing on his passionate ties to Dulwich College and how the war shaped his character and ideals. The book not only serves as a collection of personal letters but also pays tribute to Jones's significant influence at school as both a scholar and athlete. At the start of this memoir, readers are introduced to Paul Jones, a promising young man whose early life is marked by academic excellence and athletic prowess at Dulwich College. The introductory chapter reveals his deep affection for his school, laying the groundwork for understanding how his experiences there informed his views on duty and sacrifice during the war. The memoir also hints at his physical battles, including his struggles with myopia, yet showcases his determination to serve in combat, ultimately leading to his tragic death in the battlefield. This opening sets a poignant tone, emphasizing the blend of youthful ambition and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jones, Henry Paul Mainwaring, 1896-1917

EBook No.: 29333

Published: Jul 6, 2009

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.