Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 267 Forbes, Archibald 1838 1900 Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places Produced by Eric Eldred, Andy Schmitt and PG Distributed Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines. "Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places" by Archibald Forbes is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores various facets of military life during pivotal moments in history, particularly focusing on the Franco-German War and British colonial experiences, detailing the intertwining of warfare, culture, and human relationships. The narratives center around a variety of characters, such as soldiers, civilians, and women impacted by the tumult of war, highlighting their personal experiences and emotional landscapes amid historical events. At the start of the book, Forbes sets the scene during the early phase of the Franco-German War, detailing the atmosphere in Saarbrücken, where soldiers and civilians coexist in a seemingly tranquil yet tense environment. The author introduces a colorful cast of characters in a comfortable hotel where officers and war correspondents gather, sharing camaraderie despite the looming threat of conflict. The narrative focuses on the charming Minna Vogt, who arrives in Saarbrücken to meet her fiancé, Feldwebel Eckenstein, for their wedding just days before he is called to battle. The opening vividly describes the preparations for their marriage and the ensuing chaos as the realities of war intrude, ultimately leading to poignant farewells and the stark contrast between the innocence of love and the grimness of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Military history, Modern Military camps D Text Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 584415 2025-07-04T08:50:44.517100 text/html 582826 2014-03-29T19:46:40 text/html 319713 2025-07-04T08:50:52.842007 application/epub+zip 326712 2025-07-04T08:50:47.837035 application/epub+zip 303122 2025-07-04T08:50:46.623032 application/epub+zip 547190 2025-07-04T08:50:56.892032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527724 2025-07-04T08:50:52.068043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 487161 2022-09-05T04:16:56.371427 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 569220 2025-07-04T08:50:43.970089 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 568813 2014-03-29T19:46:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 568910 2014-03-29T19:46:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20562 2025-07-04T08:50:57.022038 application/rdf+xml 16104 2025-07-04T08:50:47.114027 image/jpeg 3865 2025-07-04T08:50:46.864043 image/jpeg 226372 2014-03-29T19:50:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 228912 2014-03-29T19:50:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 226173 2014-03-29T19:50:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 318137 2025-07-04T08:50:44.563084 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