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100 1 _aBarron, Elwyn,
_d1855-1929
245 1 0 _aDeeds of heroism and bravery
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2025-02-28
508 _aBob Taylor, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Deeds of Heroism and Bravery: The Book of Heroes and Personal Daring" edited by Elwyn A. Barron is a collection of accounts detailing acts of valor during the First World War, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases various individual stories of courage, including events fought in the trenches, the air, and even naval engagements, celebrating the human spirit in the face of adversity. The book aims to honor both well-known and lesser-known heroes who exhibited extraordinary bravery. At the start of the anthology, the introduction by Rupert Hughes sets a philosophical tone regarding bravery, highlighting its intrinsic connection to human experience and national identity. Hughes emphasizes the unfairness of fame in wartime, as many brave souls remain unnamed while a select few are celebrated. Various accounts follow, focusing on the boldness of American Marines at Belleau Wood and other battles, along with narratives of exceptional courage displayed by service members from varying backgrounds. The heroes featured are depicted as embodiments of honor, with particular pieces concentrating on both men and women who stood valiantly during critical moments in the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Harper & Brothers, 1817
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
700 1 _aHughes, Rupert,
_d1872-1956
700 1 _aBouchor, J.-F.
_q(Joseph-Félix),
_d1853-1937
700 1 _aChase, Joseph Cummings,
_d1878-1965
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75487
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