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LoC No.: 51054497
Title: The King's Pilgrimage
Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The King's Pilgrimage" by Frank Fox is a poignant historical account documenting the meaningful journey of King George V as he visits the war graves of British soldiers in France and Belgium immediately after World War I. Written in the early 20th century, around the early 1920s, the book reflects on themes of commemoration, sacrifice, and the shared grief of nations. Its primary focus is on the reverent act of paying tribute to the fallen soldiers who gave their lives during the Great War. In this book, the King undertakes a personal pilgrimage marked by humility and respect, eschewing royal pomp to find a connection with the bereaved families of the dead. As he travels through various cemeteries, he interacts with locals, offers words of solace to grieving relatives, and acknowledges the efforts of those maintaining the graves. Each cemetery visited serves as a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of war, both in terms of loss of life and the lasting impact on communities. The King’s reflections showcase his deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by soldiers from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing themes of unity and shared humanity in the face of profound loss. Through moving ceremonies and encounters, the narrative captures the essence of remembering the dead and the hope for lasting peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fox, Frank, 1874-1960
Contributor: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
EBook No.: 36075
Published: May 10, 2011
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936
Subject: Cemeteries -- France
Subject: Cemeteries -- Belgium
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Cemeteries
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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.: 51054497
Title: The King's Pilgrimage
Note: Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The King's Pilgrimage" by Frank Fox is a poignant historical account documenting the meaningful journey of King George V as he visits the war graves of British soldiers in France and Belgium immediately after World War I. Written in the early 20th century, around the early 1920s, the book reflects on themes of commemoration, sacrifice, and the shared grief of nations. Its primary focus is on the reverent act of paying tribute to the fallen soldiers who gave their lives during the Great War. In this book, the King undertakes a personal pilgrimage marked by humility and respect, eschewing royal pomp to find a connection with the bereaved families of the dead. As he travels through various cemeteries, he interacts with locals, offers words of solace to grieving relatives, and acknowledges the efforts of those maintaining the graves. Each cemetery visited serves as a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of war, both in terms of loss of life and the lasting impact on communities. The King’s reflections showcase his deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by soldiers from diverse backgrounds, emphasizing themes of unity and shared humanity in the face of profound loss. Through moving ceremonies and encounters, the narrative captures the essence of remembering the dead and the hope for lasting peace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fox, Frank, 1874-1960
Contributor: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
EBook No.: 36075
Published: May 10, 2011
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936
Subject: Cemeteries -- France
Subject: Cemeteries -- Belgium
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Cemeteries
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.