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LoC No.: 23003186
Title: The Great War As I Saw It
Credits:
Produced by Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Great War As I Saw It" by Frederick George Scott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir offers a personal perspective on the First World War, specifically focusing on the experiences of the author as a chaplain with the First Canadian Division. The book aims to convey both the grandeur and the tragedy of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war, while providing insights into the camaraderie and challenges faced by those involved. At the start of the book, Scott describes his emotions and thoughts leading up to his decision to volunteer for the war, highlighting the initial excitement mixed with apprehension. He recounts events such as his departure from Quebec, the preparations at Valcartier, and the collective spirit of the Canadian soldiers as they prepare to leave for Europe. His reflections capture the profound sense of duty felt by him and his comrades as they confront the realities of war, setting the tone for a moving narrative that balances personal anecdotes with broader themes of bravery, loss, and the impact of conflict on human lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Scott, Frederick George, 1861-1944
EBook No.: 19857
Published: Nov 18, 2006
Downloads: 330
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23003186
Title: The Great War As I Saw It
Credits:
Produced by Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "The Great War As I Saw It" by Frederick George Scott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir offers a personal perspective on the First World War, specifically focusing on the experiences of the author as a chaplain with the First Canadian Division. The book aims to convey both the grandeur and the tragedy of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war, while providing insights into the camaraderie and challenges faced by those involved. At the start of the book, Scott describes his emotions and thoughts leading up to his decision to volunteer for the war, highlighting the initial excitement mixed with apprehension. He recounts events such as his departure from Quebec, the preparations at Valcartier, and the collective spirit of the Canadian soldiers as they prepare to leave for Europe. His reflections capture the profound sense of duty felt by him and his comrades as they confront the realities of war, setting the tone for a moving narrative that balances personal anecdotes with broader themes of bravery, loss, and the impact of conflict on human lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Scott, Frederick George, 1861-1944
EBook No.: 19857
Published: Nov 18, 2006
Downloads: 330
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.