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Title: War in the Garden of Eden
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_the_Garden_of_Eden
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Summary: "War in the Garden of Eden" by Kermit Roosevelt is a military memoir written in the early 20th century, specifically shortly after World War I. This work chronicles the author's experiences and observations as he served in the British and American Expeditionary Forces during the campaign in Mesopotamia, providing insights into the challenges faced by troops in a largely unfamiliar and culturally rich landscape. The narrative offers a detailed account of military life, engagement with local populations, and the broader implications of warfare in a historical context. The opening of the memoir introduces Roosevelt’s journey as he embarks for Mesopotamia, highlighting the logistical challenges of troop transport through various routes. He vividly describes his experiences while waiting in Taranto, the camaraderie aboard the ship, and the harrowing experiences during the initial travels. Roosevelt's prose conveys not only the physical challenges faced by soldiers but also reflect on the cultural heritage of the places he travels through, such as the ancient town of Busra and the bazaars filled with vibrant interactions. He sets the stage for a deeper exploration of military strategy, the local environment, and the emotional toll of war, engaging the reader with personal anecdotes and a historical lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943
EBook No.: 13665
Published: Oct 11, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Iraq
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: War in the Garden of Eden
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_the_Garden_of_Eden
Credits: E-text prepared by Michael Ciesielski and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "War in the Garden of Eden" by Kermit Roosevelt is a military memoir written in the early 20th century, specifically shortly after World War I. This work chronicles the author's experiences and observations as he served in the British and American Expeditionary Forces during the campaign in Mesopotamia, providing insights into the challenges faced by troops in a largely unfamiliar and culturally rich landscape. The narrative offers a detailed account of military life, engagement with local populations, and the broader implications of warfare in a historical context. The opening of the memoir introduces Roosevelt’s journey as he embarks for Mesopotamia, highlighting the logistical challenges of troop transport through various routes. He vividly describes his experiences while waiting in Taranto, the camaraderie aboard the ship, and the harrowing experiences during the initial travels. Roosevelt's prose conveys not only the physical challenges faced by soldiers but also reflect on the cultural heritage of the places he travels through, such as the ancient town of Busra and the bazaars filled with vibrant interactions. He sets the stage for a deeper exploration of military strategy, the local environment, and the emotional toll of war, engaging the reader with personal anecdotes and a historical lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943
EBook No.: 13665
Published: Oct 11, 2004
Downloads: 135
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Iraq
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.