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Title: Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places

Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, Andy Schmitt and PG Distributed
Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places" by Archibald Forbes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores various facets of military life during pivotal moments in history, particularly focusing on the Franco-German War and British colonial experiences, detailing the intertwining of warfare, culture, and human relationships. The narratives center around a variety of characters, such as soldiers, civilians, and women impacted by the tumult of war, highlighting their personal experiences and emotional landscapes amid historical events. At the start of the book, Forbes sets the scene during the early phase of the Franco-German War, detailing the atmosphere in Saarbrücken, where soldiers and civilians coexist in a seemingly tranquil yet tense environment. The author introduces a colorful cast of characters in a comfortable hotel where officers and war correspondents gather, sharing camaraderie despite the looming threat of conflict. The narrative focuses on the charming Minna Vogt, who arrives in Saarbrücken to meet her fiancé, Feldwebel Eckenstein, for their wedding just days before he is called to battle. The opening vividly describes the preparations for their marriage and the ensuing chaos as the realities of war intrude, ultimately leading to poignant farewells and the stark contrast between the innocence of love and the grimness of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Forbes, Archibald, 1838-1900

EBook No.: 9460

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Military history, Modern

Subject: Military camps

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places

Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, Andy Schmitt and PG Distributed
Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places" by Archibald Forbes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores various facets of military life during pivotal moments in history, particularly focusing on the Franco-German War and British colonial experiences, detailing the intertwining of warfare, culture, and human relationships. The narratives center around a variety of characters, such as soldiers, civilians, and women impacted by the tumult of war, highlighting their personal experiences and emotional landscapes amid historical events. At the start of the book, Forbes sets the scene during the early phase of the Franco-German War, detailing the atmosphere in Saarbrücken, where soldiers and civilians coexist in a seemingly tranquil yet tense environment. The author introduces a colorful cast of characters in a comfortable hotel where officers and war correspondents gather, sharing camaraderie despite the looming threat of conflict. The narrative focuses on the charming Minna Vogt, who arrives in Saarbrücken to meet her fiancé, Feldwebel Eckenstein, for their wedding just days before he is called to battle. The opening vividly describes the preparations for their marriage and the ensuing chaos as the realities of war intrude, ultimately leading to poignant farewells and the stark contrast between the innocence of love and the grimness of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Forbes, Archibald, 1838-1900

EBook No.: 9460

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 108

Language: English

Subject: Military history, Modern

Subject: Military camps

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.