Project Gutenberg 2015-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 218 Case, Carleton B. (Carleton Britton) 1857 1936 Case, Carleton Britton 18013876 Stories from the trenches : $b humorous and lively doings of our boys "over there" Stories from the trenches : funny tales the soldiers tell Produced by Brian Coe. Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "Stories from the Trenches: Humorous and Lively Doings of Our 'Boys Over There'" by Carleton B. Case is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, specifically during World War I. The book captures the experiences, anecdotes, and lighter moments of soldiers during the war, focusing on their camaraderie and resilience amid the chaos. Through various tales, the author shares snippets of life on the front lines, exploring themes of bravery, humor, and the human spirit. The opening of this work introduces the tale of Lieutenant-Colonel John F. Elkington, who, after being dishonorably dismissed from the British Army, seeks redemption by enlisting in the French Foreign Legion. Through Elkington's journey, the narrative reflects on themes of redemption, bravery, and honor, portraying how he ultimately wins military accolades and returns to his former rank. This sets the tone for the following stories, which promise a blend of humor and heartfelt moments tied to the soldiers’ lives during the war. The book begins with the significance of personal narratives from the battlefield, showcasing the triumph of the human spirit even in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Anecdotes D501 Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Humour Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: History - Warfare 308063 2025-06-20T04:38:06.643523 text/html 283755 2024-10-24T17:50:38 text/html 314295 2025-06-20T04:38:13.037499 application/epub+zip 311782 2025-06-20T04:38:07.667516 application/epub+zip 261793 2025-06-20T04:38:07.145460 application/epub+zip 398174 2025-06-20T04:38:17.234510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359545 2025-06-20T04:38:12.505437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 309713 2022-09-22T13:15:55.250866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264717 2025-06-20T04:38:05.869467 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 244720 2024-10-24T17:50:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16435 2025-06-20T04:38:17.420425 application/rdf+xml 25199 2025-06-20T04:38:07.263469 image/jpeg 4299 2025-06-20T04:38:07.204496 image/jpeg 267642 2025-06-20T04:38:06.676505 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