02234cam a22003013u 4500 28241 UtSlPG 20260610133638.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950 A Padre in France Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-03-03 Produced by D Alexander 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 Padre in France" by George A. Birmingham is a novel written in the early 20th century, set during World War I. The story follows the experiences of a British padre (chaplain) as he arrives in France to serve with the military, reflecting on the contrasting aspects of war, the soldiers he encounters, and the nature of the roles played behind the front lines. It sheds light on the lives of those who suffer under the strain of war, highlighting the humanity that exists amidst the chaos and the seemingly mundane realities of military life. At the start of the book, the narrator delves into his feelings about the war and his role in it, expressing his admiration for the bravery of soldiers while resigned to the more sordid aspects of life behind the lines. He recounts his journey from England to France, filled with humor and trepidation as he navigates the complexities of military protocol and relationships. The opening also introduces his interactions with other padres and various officers, setting the stage for an exploration of camaraderie, duty, and the often-overlooked characters that support the war effort from the rear. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28241 69150 69150