02339cam a22003373u 4500 16929 UtSlPG 20260610133409.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 18018354 UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 PS Lardner, Ring, 1885-1933 Treat 'em Rough: Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-23 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Verity White and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Treat 'em Rough: Letters from Jack the Kaiser Killer" by Ring Lardner is a collection of fictional letters written in the early 20th century. The book captures the humorous and candid reflections of Jack Keefe, a soldier preparing for World War I as he serves at Camp Grant. Through his correspondence with a friend named Al, Jack shares his experiences, frustrations, and the camaraderie among his fellow soldiers, offering insights into military life and the anxieties of impending combat. At the start of the book, Jack writes about his arrival at Camp Grant, where he deals with the chaos of military life, including uncomfortable living conditions, physical training, and interactions with the colorful personalities of his comrades. He humorously describes the process of acclimating to military discipline and protocol while reminiscing about baseball, his previous life, and his family back home. The opening introduces a blend of humor and sincerity that characterizes Jack's voice, making the reader keenly aware of his outlook on the war and what it means to serve his country. This sets the tone for a narrative that balances levity with the heavier themes of duty and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American wit and humor World War, 1914-1918 -- Humor Crerie, Frank, 1881-1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16929 58317 58317