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100 1 _aChilders, Erskine,
_d1870-1922
245 1 0 _aIn the Ranks of the C.I.V.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-08-20
508 _aProduced by Clare Boothby, Ben Harris and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"In the Ranks of the C.I.V." by Erskine Childers is a narrative and diary recounting the personal experiences of a soldier during the Second Boer War, written in the early 20th century. The work provides a first-hand look at military life, focusing on the experiences of Driver Erskine Childers as he embarks on his journey from England to South Africa with the C.I.V. Battery of the Honourable Artillery Company. The narrative captures themes of camaraderie, hardship, and the transition from civilian to soldier, detailing the challenges faced by Childers and his comrades. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a wintry early morning in St. John's Wood Barracks as Childers prepares to embark for South Africa. It vividly describes the harrowing ride through snow, the struggles of embarkation, and the camaraderie among the men. The men grapple with the rigorous demands of soldier life, including riding and caring for horses on a cramped troopship, amidst the chaos of their transition from civilian comforts to military duty. Additionally, Childers's reflections on the monotony and hardships of daily military life, along with insights into his character and relationships, set the foundation for understanding the soldier's mindset as they move toward their deployment in a distant land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChilders, Erskine, 1870-1922 -- Diaries
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Honourable Artillery Company
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Campaigns
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives, British
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13235
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