02274cam a22003013u 4500 50247 UtSlPG 20260610134144.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Dawson, A. J. (Alec John), 1872-1952 A "Temporary Gentleman" in France Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-10-18 Produced by Gísli Valgeirsson, Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A 'Temporary Gentleman' in France" by A. J. Dawson is a collection of letters written during World War I, specifically in 1918. The letters are penned by a British officer, referred to as the "Temporary Gentleman," detailing his experiences and observations from the front lines in France. The narrative reflects the camaraderie, struggles, and evolving identity of soldiers during the war. At the start of the narrative, the "Temporary Gentleman" arrives in France after months of training in England. He describes the emotional and surreal experience of landing in a new country, his observations of the French people, and the challenges they face as soldiers. The letters capture the typical life of a soldier, including the realities of trench warfare, the importance of community, and the psychological burdens carried by the men, while also highlighting moments of humor and humanity amidst the chaos of war. The opening sets the tone for a personal and insightful journey through the experiences of a soldier, allowing readers to glimpse the life and thoughts of those who served in one of the most significant conflicts in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50247 91085 91085