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100	1		_aDawson, Coningsby, _d1883-1959
245	1	0	_aCarry On: Letters in War-Time
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-11-18
508			_aProduced by Rick Niles, Charlie Kirschner and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Carry On: Letters in War-Time" by Coningsby Dawson is a collection of personal letters written during World War I, likely in the early 20th century. This poignant work captures the thoughts and experiences of Dawson, who served as a lieutenant in the Canadian Field Artillery, as he shares his emotional journey from a peaceful civilian life to the brutal realities of war. The letters reflect a deep sense of duty, love for his family, and the camaraderie found among soldiers amidst the harrowing contexts of battle. The opening of the volume sets the tone by introducing the intimate nature of the letters, highlighting their candid reflections on life and death during wartime. Dawson reveals his initial thoughts upon joining the military, articulating a mix of excitement and solemn responsibility. He expresses profound longing for his home and family while detailing the growth of his understanding of courage, sacrifice, and the harsh truths of combat. The letters offer vivid imagery of the war landscape and the humanity of the soldiers, revealing a balance of fear and profound resolve as they confront one of history's most devastating conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14086
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