Above the French Lines by Stuart Walcott
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"Above the French Lines" by Stuart Walcott is a collection of letters written during the late 1910s that provides a firsthand account of the experiences of an American aviator during World War I. The book captures Walcott's journey from his training in the United States to his service with the French aviation forces. It delves into themes of patriotism, courage, and the harsh realities of war while simultaneously exploring the personal aspirations
and motivations of a young man determined to contribute to the war effort. The narrative is structured around Walcott's letters to friends and family, detailing his training experiences, the camaraderie among fellow aviators, and the gripping tension of aerial combat. Throughout these letters, Walcott expresses his excitement and trepidation as he learns to fly and ultimately participates in dangerous patrols over the front lines. The culmination of the account comes with his tragic fate during a combat mission; despite his bravery and accomplishments, he was shot down over enemy territory. His letters not only serve as a historical record of a critical time but also paint a poignant picture of a young man's yearning for adventure and sense of duty amid the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Walcott, Stuart, 1896-1917 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 18007904 |
| Title |
Above the French Lines Letters of Stuart Walcott, American Aviator: July 4, 1917, to December 8, 1917 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62480 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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