Project Gutenberg 2005-01-28 Public domain in the USA. 221 Hankey, Donald 1884 1916 Hankey, Donald William Alers Strachey, John St. Loe 1860 1927 Strachey, J. St. Loe St. Loe Strachey, John A Student in Arms: Second Series Produced by Rick Niles, William Flis, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "A Student in Arms: Second Series" by Donald Hankey is a collection of reflective writings and accounts, likely penned during the early 20th century amid World War I. This work explores the complexities of military life from the perspective of a soldier, delving into themes of camaraderie, the harsh realities of war, and the philosophical introspections that arise from such experiences. The main character, Donald Hankey, is depicted as a thoughtful and sensitive individual who grapples with the atrocities of war while seeking a deeper understanding of life and humanity. The opening of the book sets the tone by highlighting Hankey's personal history and the early influences that shaped him. It recounts his upbringing, emphasizing the tension between his natural proclivity for peace and the martial expectations placed upon him by his brothers and societal norms. As he progresses into military life, Hankey reflects on the dichotomy of bravery and vulnerability faced by soldiers, particularly as he approaches the front lines of battle. His observations reveal a keen awareness of the human condition, showcasing the camaraderie formed among soldiers amidst the chaos of war, while also foreshadowing the internal struggles they endure in the face of violence and loss. Through introspective narration, the stage is established for an exploration of the romantic and brutal nature of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 D501 Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare Category: Biographies Category: History - Warfare 245204 2025-06-06T10:33:44.256960 text/html 250585 2020-12-19T07:42:56 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 753433 2025-06-06T10:33:53.380864 application/epub+zip 753051 2025-06-06T10:33:48.128942 application/epub+zip 167702 2025-06-06T10:33:46.443955 application/epub+zip 611349 2025-06-06T10:33:56.936862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 579809 2025-06-06T10:33:51.952950 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272894 2022-09-07T18:27:22.671660 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197139 2023-09-07T04:59:50.698512 text/plain 16638 2025-06-06T10:33:57.089845 application/rdf+xml 12789 2025-06-06T10:33:47.010928 image/jpeg 3168 2025-06-06T10:33:46.724933 image/jpeg 763184 2025-06-06T10:33:44.289936 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia