Project Gutenberg 2009-12-31 Public domain in the USA. 213 Davis, Richard Harding 1864 1916 16010487 With the French in France and Salonika Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "With the French in France and Salonika" by Richard Harding Davis is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The work primarily consists of letters that the author penned while visiting various fronts during World War I, showcasing his firsthand experiences and observations of the French military and civilians in France, Greece, and Serbia. The text thoroughly explores themes of national resolve, admiration for the French efforts in the war, and the implications of American neutrality during this tumultuous time. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his journey to France amidst the ongoing war, vividly describing the mood aboard the ship and the precautions taken against potential submarine attacks. Upon arrival, he observes the state of Bordeaux, noting the presence of the wounded and the somber atmosphere. He recounts interactions with soldiers and the resilience displayed by the French populace amid adversity, showing a mixture of admiration and concern for their situation. Davis sensitively captures the human cost of war and the complexities of international relations, particularly the changing perceptions of America within Europe due to its neutrality. This opening segment sets the tone for a deeper exploration of the experiences of those affected by the war, both on the battlefield and at home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives D501 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 343733 2025-08-12T13:51:41.999834 text/html 346249 2021-01-05T23:43:04 text/html 2426730 2025-08-12T13:51:50.976813 application/epub+zip 2428154 2025-08-12T13:51:45.686813 application/epub+zip 201508 2025-08-12T13:51:44.204839 application/epub+zip 2619118 2025-08-12T13:51:54.911847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2580205 2025-08-12T13:51:49.886829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345452 2022-09-14T08:35:12.350428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291479 2025-08-12T13:51:41.080849 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291267 2021-01-05T23:43:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 291261 2021-01-05T23:43:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20585 2025-08-12T13:51:55.052798 application/rdf+xml 15039 2025-08-12T13:51:44.733848 image/jpeg 3576 2025-08-12T13:51:44.469826 image/jpeg 114243 2021-01-05T23:43:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 1949362 2021-01-05T23:43:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 114132 2021-01-05T23:43:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 2035689 2025-08-12T13:51:42.090838 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