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100 1 _aGleason, Arthur,
_d1878-1923
245 1 0 _aGolden Lads
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-08-28
505 0 _aThe conquerors: The spy. The atrocity. Ballad of the Germans. The steam roller. My experience with Baedeker. Golden lads: The play-boys of Brittany. "Enchanted cigarettes." Was it real? "Chantons, Belges! Chantons!" Flies: a fantasy. Women under fire. How war seems to a woman. Les travailleurs de la guerre. Remaking France.
508 _aProduced by Sigal Alon, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Golden Lads" by Arthur Gleason and Helen Hayes Gleason is a firsthand account of World War I written in the early 20th century. This poignant narrative reflects on the experiences of American ambulance workers in the war zone, particularly focusing on the profound sacrifices of young soldiers, such as the French Fusiliers Marins. The book captures the stark realities of war, emphasizing both the brutality faced by combatants and the remarkable resilience and camaraderie found among them. The opening of "Golden Lads" sets a somber tone as the authors recount their time volunteering in the devastated areas of Belgium. They describe their encounters with the young French sailors, affectionately referred to as "Les demoiselles au pompon rouge," who maintain a brave and carefree spirit despite the horrors surrounding them. Gleason shares vivid depictions of the wreckage and suffering in towns like Melle and Dixmude, exploring themes of sacrifice, honor, and the emotional toll of war on both soldiers and civilians. The narrative serves as a heartfelt tribute to those who fought valiantly, inviting readers to reflect on the cost of valor and the indomitable human spirit amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
700 1 _aGleason, Helen Hayes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19131
999 _c60517
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