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 Project Gutenberg 2009-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 542 Keene, Louis 17029600 "Crumps", The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went "Crumps" by Louis Keene is a memoir written in the early 20th century, specifically during the time of World War I. This account chronicles the experiences of a Canadian soldier serving in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, detailing his transition from an artist to a machine-gun officer in the heat of battle. The narrative covers his enlistment, training, and vivid descriptions of the warfront, reflecting the spirit of Canada and the personal and collective sacrifices made during this tumultuous period. The opening of "Crumps" sets the stage for a gripping, personal narrative steeped in the realities of the First World War. It begins with Keene enjoying a peaceful summer in Quebec, sketching with his father, but soon the impending war disrupts their lives. As the news escalates, the excitement and anxiety sweep through his community, encapsulated through the conversations on the train to Montreal and the chaotic atmosphere as men rush to enlist. The chapter vividly details the mobilization of Canadian troops, the camaraderie and patriotism that emerge amidst the chaos, and Keene's initial decision to enlist in the newly formed Auto Machine Gun Brigade, laying the groundwork for his journey through the war. This early portion serves to capture the reader's attention, foreshadowing the stark and emotional experiences that will unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian D501 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 256941 2025-08-12T05:06:50.006869 text/html 269554 2009-05-25T06:04:14 text/html 887666 2025-08-12T05:07:00.174807 application/epub+zip 897748 2025-08-12T05:06:54.715823 application/epub+zip 1252399 2009-05-25T06:04:26 application/pdf 145650 2025-08-12T05:06:52.399899 application/epub+zip 1942056 2025-08-12T05:07:03.420768 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1920877 2025-08-12T05:06:58.339827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185168 2022-09-13T12:23:15.994656 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183343 2025-08-12T05:06:49.282834 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184309 2020-06-20T20:36:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 183460 2009-05-25T06:04:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 183459 2009-05-25T06:04:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25356 2025-08-12T05:07:03.554769 application/rdf+xml 180524 2009-05-25T06:04:26 application/prs.tei 17042 2025-08-12T05:06:52.912832 image/jpeg 3864 2025-08-12T05:06:52.654823 image/jpeg 70772 2020-06-20T20:36:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 70476 2009-05-25T06:04:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 802821 2009-05-25T06:04:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 909322 2009-05-25T06:04:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 790223 2009-05-25T06:04:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 70450 2009-05-25T06:04:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 886335 2025-08-12T05:06:50.057845 application/octet-stream application/zip