From the Trenches: Louvain to the Aisne, the First Record of an Eye-Witness
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"From the Trenches: Louvain to the Aisne, the First Record of an Eye-Witness" by Geoffrey Winthrop Young is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book provides firsthand insights and observations of the early days of World War I, detailing the chaos and upheaval experienced in Paris, Brussels, and beyond as the war escalated. The narrative chronicles the experiences of a war correspondent as he navigates the rapidly changing
landscapes and the emotional turmoil of those caught in the conflict. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's return from a climbing trip, only to find himself plunged into the impending war as he volunteers as a war correspondent for the Daily News. Young's observations reflect a deep sense of shock and disbelief as he travels from England to Paris amidst a backdrop of panic and mobilization. Initial encounters with soldiers and civilians ahead of the German advance illustrate the sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in the air, setting the stage for the grim realities soon to come. The author captures the profound human experience of war, blending personal anecdotes with broader observations about society's disintegration as it confronts the brutal force of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Young, Geoffrey Winthrop, 1876-1958 |
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| Title | From the Trenches: Louvain to the Aisne, the First Record of an Eye-Witness |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. Fisher Unwin,1914. |
| Credits | Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (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 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67103 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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