Rhymes of the Rookies: Sunny Side of Soldier Service by W. E. Christian
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"Rhymes of the Rookies: Sunny Side of Soldier Service" by W. E. Christian is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century, reflecting on the experiences and challenges faced by soldiers. The work captures the camaraderie, hardships, and lighter moments of military life, likely set during the time of World War I. With its humor and keen observations, the collection offers readers a unique glimpse into the soldier's life from
the rookie's perspective. The opening of the collection introduces us to a range of characters while establishing the humorous and often poignant tone of the work. The first poem, "My Bunkie," paints a vivid picture of the author's comrade: a rough, imperfect yet loyal soldier, characterized by his tough demeanor and deep camaraderie. The subsequent pieces explore various facets of army life, from the excitement of pay day to the grueling routine of drills and hikes in foreign lands. These verses succeed in conveying both the struggles and the absurdities of military existence, showcasing the spirit and resilience of the soldiers who serve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Christian, W. E. |
|---|---|
| Title | Rhymes of the Rookies: Sunny Side of Soldier Service |
| Contents | My bunkie -- Our officers -- Pay day -- The Army grouch -- Weaning time -- "Hands across the sea" -- The hike -- A-B-C of Army life -- A soldier's primer -- The tale and wail of a rookie -- A Marine's hymn -- Here's to the sixteenth -- Hiking in the Philippines -- The mountain battery song -- The Cavalry song -- The red guidon -- The conscript -- The slacker -- Preparedness -- "Beans" -- Advice -- The scent of the cocoa -- Men of the hospital corps -- Garrison life -- The Philippinitis -- The East is a-calling -- Tell your troubles to the Corporal of the Guard -- General orders of the kitchen police -- Is he a sorehead? -- Funston -- Year 2016 in Chihuahua -- With Pershing in Mexico -- Old Baldy -- "Kaiser Bill" -- The raw recruit -- Serving in Texas -- O'Reilly's gone to hell -- On the "border" -- Routine -- The uniform -- In the cold grey dawn of the morning after -- The other side of the poster -- Army fever -- One to the Army bean -- Little things -- Sing-a-song-a-sixpence -- Queen of May -- A young rookie's lament -- Danny Deever ballad -- Puzzy Lappins -- A cynic's view of Army life -- The song of the shovel and pick -- Appendices: Army slang. English Army slang. Words to the Army trumpet calls. First aid in case of accidents. French money. English money. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Poetry |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13886 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13886-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 478 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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