02431cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000300011524500330014526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450801820039552012590057753400590183665300480189570000310194370000490197470000390202385600430206275487UtSlPG20260610134739.0mcr n260607r20251817utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aD5011 aBarron, Elwyn,d1855-192910aDeeds of heroism and bravery 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2025  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2025-02-28  aBob Taylor, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Deeds of Heroism and Bravery: The Book of Heroes and Personal Daring" edited by Elwyn A. Barron is a collection of accounts detailing acts of valor during the First World War, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases various individual stories of courage, including events fought in the trenches, the air, and even naval engagements, celebrating the human spirit in the face of adversity. The book aims to honor both well-known and lesser-known heroes who exhibited extraordinary bravery.  At the start of the anthology, the introduction by Rupert Hughes sets a philosophical tone regarding bravery, highlighting its intrinsic connection to human experience and national identity. Hughes emphasizes the unfairness of fame in wartime, as many brave souls remain unnamed while a select few are celebrated. Various accounts follow, focusing on the boldness of American Marines at Belleau Wood and other battles, along with narratives of exceptional courage displayed by service members from varying backgrounds. The heroes featured are depicted as embodiments of honor, with particular pieces concentrating on both men and women who stood valiantly during critical moments in the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: Harper & Brothers, 1817  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives1 aHughes, Rupert,d1872-19561 aBouchor, J.-F.q(Joseph-Félix),d1853-19371 aChase, Joseph Cummings,d1878-196540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75487