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100	1		_aStreeter, Edward, _d1891-1976
245	1	1	_a"Same old Bill, eh Mable!"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-05-03
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Same old Bill, eh Mable!" by Edward Streeter is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely around the time of World War I. It follows the humorous and candid letters of Pvt. William Smith, affectionately known as Bill, as he navigates life as a soldier in the American Army, experiencing the absurdities and challenges of military life while stationed in France. The tone is lighthearted, and it presents Bill's perspective on the war, his fellow soldiers, and his interactions with both the French locals and the military hierarchy. The opening portion of the novel introduces readers to Bill's character through his letters to Mable, probably his girlfriend or wife. Bill's writing is filled with humor, sarcasm, and an endearing sense of practicality. He describes his initial experiences upon arriving in France, the confusion about military logistics, the discomforts of army life, and the eccentricities of his comrades. Through his observations about the differences between American and French customs, as well as his critiques of military bureaucracy, the stage is set for a comedic yet poignant exploration of a soldier's life amidst the chaos of war. Bill's lighthearted remarks serve to provide both comic relief and a relatable glimpse into the soldier's experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Humor, caricatures, etc.
700	1		_aBreck, G. William _q(George William), _d1863-1920
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15758
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