02143cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450021001512640051001723000047002233360026002703370026002963380036003225000031003585080042003895201264004315340045016956530012017406530018017528560042017709990017018121824UtSlPG20260610133050.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aDavis, Richard Harding,d1864-191610aPeace Manoeuvres 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-05-12  aProduced by Don Lainson; David Widger  a"Peace Manoeuvres" by Richard Harding Davis is a fictional novella set in the early 20th century, during a playful depiction of war among local militias. The book chronicles the humorous and romantic escapades of a young soldier, Private Lathrop, who is torn between his duty as a scout and his affection for Beatrice Farrar, a woman he seeks to impress. This light-hearted narrative revolves around themes of love, duty, and the absurdity of war, blending military adventure with romantic comedy.  The story unfolds as Private Lathrop finds himself in a predicament while scouting for enemy forces in the fictional context of a war game. Rather than focusing solely on his military obligations, Lathrop's thoughts are consumed by his desire for Beatrice, prompting a series of comical encounters and misunderstandings. When he is captured by two hapless enemy soldiers posing as invaders, Lathrop cleverly turns the tables, showcasing his resourcefulness. Amidst the antics of amateur soldiers and the ensuing chaos, the narrative culminates in a mixture of humor and tension that tests Lathrop's character, ultimately leading to a heartfelt resolution between him and Beatrice as they confront dangers together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1824  c43935d43935