Lardner, Ring 1885-1933 creator Crerie, Frank 1881-1956 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2005-10-23 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Verity White and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified American wit and humor World War, 1914-1918 -- Humor D501 PS Original publication data not identified 18018354 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16929 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133409.0 16929