This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 19003010
Title: Living Bayonets: A Record of the Last Push
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Living Bayonets: A Record of the Last Push" by Coningsby Dawson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book comprises personal letters from Dawson, offering a first-hand perspective on the experiences and insights of a soldier deployed during World War I. It focuses on themes of camaraderie, the harsh realities of war, and reflections on life, love, and duty. The opening of the text introduces the reader to Dawson’s time at the front lines in France, conveying his initial excitement over America's entry into the war and the relief that it brings. He shares intimate reflections on life as a soldier, drawing contrasts between his memories of home and the stark, dangerous conditions he endures in the trenches. Through vivid descriptions of his surroundings, the camaraderie among men, and the powerful emotional connections with loved ones, Dawson paints a picture of both the physical and psychological toll of warfare while illustrating the nobility and courage that can emerge in times of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dawson, Coningsby, 1883-1959
Editor: Dawson, Muriel
EBook No.: 52451
Published: Jun 30, 2016
Downloads: 55
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.
LoC No.: 19003010
Title: Living Bayonets: A Record of the Last Push
Note: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "Living Bayonets: A Record of the Last Push" by Coningsby Dawson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book comprises personal letters from Dawson, offering a first-hand perspective on the experiences and insights of a soldier deployed during World War I. It focuses on themes of camaraderie, the harsh realities of war, and reflections on life, love, and duty. The opening of the text introduces the reader to Dawson’s time at the front lines in France, conveying his initial excitement over America's entry into the war and the relief that it brings. He shares intimate reflections on life as a soldier, drawing contrasts between his memories of home and the stark, dangerous conditions he endures in the trenches. Through vivid descriptions of his surroundings, the camaraderie among men, and the powerful emotional connections with loved ones, Dawson paints a picture of both the physical and psychological toll of warfare while illustrating the nobility and courage that can emerge in times of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dawson, Coningsby, 1883-1959
Editor: Dawson, Muriel
EBook No.: 52451
Published: Jun 30, 2016
Downloads: 55
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.