The Ward, Kenneth creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Boy Volunteers on the Belgian Front" by Kenneth Ward is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two American boys, Ralph and Alfred, who find themselves in Belgium when World War I breaks out, leading them to enlist with Belgian troops. Throughout their journey, they encounter various challenges and thrilling experiences as they navigate the war-torn landscape, all depicted with rich illustrations. At the start of the book, Ralph and Alfred are in a perilous situation involving a high-speed chase with German forces while trying to cross into Belgium. Their excitement quickly turns to anxiety as they learn about the conflict erupting around them. The boys demonstrate bravery as they evade capture and assist the Belgian forces, ultimately leading them to join the fight. The opening sets the stage for a tale filled with action, friendship, and the harsh realities of war, showcasing the resilience and courage of the young protagonists as they face incredible odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-12-17 Produced by David Edwards, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)) Original publication data not identified War stories Spies -- Juvenile fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Belgium -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56195 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56195 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134308.0 56195