02208cam a22003253u 4500 19495 UtSlPG 20260610133444.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Fitzhugh, Percy Keese, 1876-1950 Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-10-08 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer" by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a novel written in the late 1910s. The story follows a young American named Tom Slade, nicknamed "Thatchy," who serves as a motorcycle dispatch rider during World War I. As he navigates through the war-torn landscapes of France, the plot delves into themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the experiences of young soldiers in combat. At the start of the story, Tom embarks on a mission under the moonlit skies, setting off from a relatively safe area to deliver important messages for his superiors. Along the way, his character is introduced as a thoughtful yet tough young man, reflecting on his past and military camaraderie. The opening also showcases his interactions with French children, giving a glimpse of humanity amid the chaos of war. As Tom's journey unfolds, he encounters various scenes that highlight the harsh realities of war, including injured soldiers and the haunting remnants of previous battles. The stage is set for a compelling narrative of a soldier's growth, bravery, and the complexities of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction Boy Scouts of America -- Juvenile fiction Owen, Robert Emmett, 1878-1957 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19495 60877 60877