News from No Man's Land by James Green
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About this eBook
| Author | Green, James, 1865-1948 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Birdwood, William Riddell Birdwood, Baron, 1865-1951 |
| LoC No. | 18005211 |
| Title | News from No Man's Land |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Charles H. Kelly,1917. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | A quiet night on the Western Front -- Notre Dame de Délivrance -- News from No Man's Land -- The bomber -- Romance and reality -- The God of Battles -- The chimney-pots of London -- Horseferry Road. |
| Credits | Guus Snijders and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) |
| Summary | "News from No Man's Land" by James Green is a war memoir written in the early 20th century. The author, who served as a chaplain for the Australian Imperial Force during World War I, captures the realities and experiences of soldiers on the Western Front, particularly focusing on the Australian troops. This narrative blends personal observations, emotional reflections, and vivid descriptions of the harsh conditions faced by soldiers, conveying the grit and camaraderie of those in combat. The opening of the book introduces readers to the somber yet hopeful atmosphere of the Western Front as the author describes the march of Australian troops through tranquil French villages amidst the backdrop of war. Green reflects on the impact of war on both the soldiers and the local civilians, including the emotional farewells and the lingering memories of those who have perished. He illustrates the dichotomy between the serene beauty of the countryside and the relentless horrors of conflict, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of human resilience in the face of destruction. The narrative weaves personal stories with broader observations on camaraderie, faith, and the search for meaning amidst the turmoil of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Australian |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67351 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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