Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 191 Cable, Boyd 1878 1943 Ewart, Ernest Andrew Action Front Produced by Edward Johnson and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Action Front" by Boyd Cable is a war narrative written during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This book presents a series of accounts and experiences related to soldiers on the front lines, delving into both the grim realities and lighter moments of life during wartime. The opening chapters introduce us to key characters including Private Jock Macalister, a Scottish soldier, who finds himself in enemy territory and navigates the complexities of being a prisoner of war, showcasing themes of bravery, identity, and the absurdities of conflict. At the start of the narrative, Private Jock Macalister is captured by German soldiers after a failed assault, and he quickly realizes he must maintain his composure and wits in the face of fear and potential death. Throughout this sequence, Macalister interacts with his captors, humorously correcting their misconceptions about his Scottish identity and engaging in verbal duels that highlight his defiant spirit. The interactions reveal not only the tension of war but also the absurd comedy that can arise even in dire situations. As the scene unfolds, Macalister's resilience shines through as he eventually finds a way to turn the tables on his captor, leading to a riveting escape and demonstrating the unpredictable essence of soldiering amidst the chaos of World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 D501 Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature Category: History - Warfare 425224 2025-08-05T07:30:01.909652 text/html 425152 425060 2024-11-05T09:04:48.780834 2023-10-05T09:03:22.598954 text/html text/html 224415 2025-08-05T07:30:07.972668 application/epub+zip 230050 2025-08-05T07:30:03.603715 application/epub+zip 230050 2025-08-05T07:30:02.544642 application/epub+zip 370579 2025-08-05T07:30:11.410142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351394 2025-08-05T07:30:07.319625 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 323095 2022-09-05T12:51:14.564234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 395236 2025-08-05T07:30:01.548675 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 375510 2024-10-28T18:38:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17287 2025-08-05T07:30:11.539152 application/rdf+xml 10239 2025-08-05T07:30:03.030673 image/jpeg 2947 2025-08-05T07:30:02.784838 image/jpeg 220887 2025-08-05T07:30:01.942772 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog