Canada in war-paint by Ralph W. Bell

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Author Bell, Ralph W. (Ralph William), 1886-1918
LoC No. 17013337
Title Canada in war-paint
Original Publication United Kingdom: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.,1917.
Note Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits David E. 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 "Canada in War-Paint" by Capt. Ralph W. Bell is a collection of vignettes written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. The text presents a series of sketches reflecting the experiences and observations of the author, who serves with the First Canadian Infantry Battalion. Rather than a historical account, it seeks to capture the ambiance and everyday life of soldiers in the trenches, emphasizing the struggles and camaraderie found in wartime. The opening portion introduces readers to the grim conditions faced by Canadian troops stationed at Salisbury Plains. It captures the initial delight of arriving at the camp, which quickly turns to disdain as relentless rain transforms the landscape into a quagmire. The soldiers, referred to humorously as "mud-larks," endure the miserable weather while adjusting to military life. Bell also notes the soldiers' spirits, as they sing and find solace in music even amidst the difficult surroundings. His observations cleverly balance humor and hardship, setting the tone for a work that humanizes the soldiers through shared experiences and resilience. (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, Canadian
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EBook-No. 68654
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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