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Title: Rookie rhymes, by the men of the 1st and 2nd provisional training regiments, Plattsburg, New York
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online
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Summary: "Rookie Rhymes" by the men of the 1st and 2nd provisional training regiments, Plattsburg, New York, is a collection of humorous poems and songs written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I preparations, from May to August 1917. The book serves as a lighthearted portrayal of military life and the experiences encountered by new recruits as they undergo training and prepare for potential deployment. The content of "Rookie Rhymes" revolves around the everyday trials and tribulations faced by soldiers at the Plattsburgh training camp. Through witty and engaging verses, the authors capture the absurdities of military life, including standing in long lines for various reasons, the challenges of drill and discipline, and the camaraderie among the troops. Each poem provides a unique perspective on soldiering, from the mundane frustrations to moments of introspection and humor, reflecting a blend of patriotism and the human experience of awaiting the unknown that comes with war. Overall, the collection highlights the spirit of the rookies filled with both anxiety and optimism as they prepare for their roles in the larger conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Plattsburgh Barracks (N.Y.)
EBook No.: 34269
Published: Nov 10, 2010
Downloads: 197
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
Subject: American poetry -- Collections
LoCC: Military science
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Rookie rhymes, by the men of the 1st and 2nd provisional training regiments, Plattsburg, New York
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Rookie Rhymes" by the men of the 1st and 2nd provisional training regiments, Plattsburg, New York, is a collection of humorous poems and songs written during the early 20th century, specifically in the context of World War I preparations, from May to August 1917. The book serves as a lighthearted portrayal of military life and the experiences encountered by new recruits as they undergo training and prepare for potential deployment. The content of "Rookie Rhymes" revolves around the everyday trials and tribulations faced by soldiers at the Plattsburgh training camp. Through witty and engaging verses, the authors capture the absurdities of military life, including standing in long lines for various reasons, the challenges of drill and discipline, and the camaraderie among the troops. Each poem provides a unique perspective on soldiering, from the mundane frustrations to moments of introspection and humor, reflecting a blend of patriotism and the human experience of awaiting the unknown that comes with war. Overall, the collection highlights the spirit of the rookies filled with both anxiety and optimism as they prepare for their roles in the larger conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Plattsburgh Barracks (N.Y.)
EBook No.: 34269
Published: Nov 10, 2010
Downloads: 197
Language: English
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry
Subject: American poetry -- Collections
LoCC: Military science
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.