Camion cartoons by Kirkland Hart Day

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Author Day, Kirkland Hart, 1890-1973
Title Camion cartoons
Original Publication Norwood: The Plimpton Press, 1919.
Credits Richard Tonsing, Nahum Maso i Carcases, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Camion Cartoons" by Kirkland Hart Day is a collection of humorous letters and illustrations written during the turmoil of World War I, likely in the early 20th century. The book captures the experiences of the author, who served in a camion unit of the American Army, delivering supplies in France towards the end of the war. It provides an engaging glimpse into military life, from the mundane to the chaotic, reflecting on the camaraderie among soldiers and the absurdities of life during wartime. The book consists of illustrated letters penned by Day to his mother, chronicling his adventures and observations as he navigates various locations in France and experiences the impacts of war on both soldiers and civilians. With a mix of humor and poignancy, he shares anecdotes about his unit's transport missions, interactions with locals, and reflections on the war's end. Through lively sketches and relatable storytelling, Day conveys not only the challenges faced by the troops but also the lighter moments that punctuated their experiences, making "Camion Cartoons" a unique and captivating firsthand account of a soldier's journey during a significant historical event. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Humor, caricatures, etc.
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, American
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EBook-No. 73407
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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