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LoC No.: 19026164

Title: An American Crusader at Verdun

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: Earlier edition published under title: An ambulance driver in France.

Credits: Produced by Carol Brown and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "An American Crusader at Verdun" by Philip Sidney Rice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author’s experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I, particularly focusing on his service at Verdun. Through his personal narrative, Rice captures the harsh realities of war and portrays the camaraderie among the volunteers who sought to aid the Allied forces. The opening of the book introduces Philip Sidney Rice as he embarks on his journey to France aboard a French liner filled with other volunteers, referred to as "crusaders." It sets the tone of anticipation and seriousness as Rice reflects on his motivations to join the war effort, driven by a sense of duty and a desire to help. He begins to form connections with fellow passengers, hinting at friendships that will be important throughout his experiences. This initial section paints a vivid picture of the spirit of adventure and the emotional weight carried by those leaving their homes for the daunting and destructive landscapes of the battlefield. As the narrative unfolds, the readers can sense the compassion, fear, and camaraderie that define the life of an ambulance driver in a war-torn France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rice, Philip Sidney, 1878-1927

EBook No.: 63520

Published: Oct 21, 2020

Downloads: 82

Language: English

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

Subject: American Field Service

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- France

Subject: Ambulance drivers -- United States -- Biography

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.: 19026164

Title: An American Crusader at Verdun

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: Earlier edition published under title: An ambulance driver in France.

Credits: Produced by Carol Brown and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "An American Crusader at Verdun" by Philip Sidney Rice is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author’s experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I, particularly focusing on his service at Verdun. Through his personal narrative, Rice captures the harsh realities of war and portrays the camaraderie among the volunteers who sought to aid the Allied forces. The opening of the book introduces Philip Sidney Rice as he embarks on his journey to France aboard a French liner filled with other volunteers, referred to as "crusaders." It sets the tone of anticipation and seriousness as Rice reflects on his motivations to join the war effort, driven by a sense of duty and a desire to help. He begins to form connections with fellow passengers, hinting at friendships that will be important throughout his experiences. This initial section paints a vivid picture of the spirit of adventure and the emotional weight carried by those leaving their homes for the daunting and destructive landscapes of the battlefield. As the narrative unfolds, the readers can sense the compassion, fear, and camaraderie that define the life of an ambulance driver in a war-torn France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rice, Philip Sidney, 1878-1927

EBook No.: 63520

Published: Oct 21, 2020

Downloads: 82

Language: English

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

Subject: American Field Service

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- France

Subject: Ambulance drivers -- United States -- Biography

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.