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100	1		_aHall, James Norman, _d1887-1951
245	1	0	_aKitchener's Mob: Adventures of an American in the British Army
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-10-29
508			_aProduced by Geetu Melwani, Riikka Talonpoika 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"Kitchener's Mob: Adventures of an American in the British Army" by James Norman Hall is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the experiences of Jamie, an American who volunteers to join the British Army during World War I, capturing the unique atmosphere and camaraderie among the newly recruited soldiers of Kitchener's army. As the tale unfolds, it delves into the realities of trench warfare and the challenges faced by these volunteers as they transition from civilians to soldiers impassioned by a sense of duty. The opening of the book introduces the initial recruitment and training of Jamie as he decides to enlist rather than return home. It describes his experiences waiting in line, the overwhelming atmosphere at the recruitment office, and his interactions with the seasoned regular soldiers who offer both camaraderie and practical advice. Jamie's assimilation into army life is marked by various encounters with fellow recruits, including his struggles to adopt a Cockney accent to blend in, and his realization of the class distinctions in the British military. The humor and spirit of camaraderie within Kitchener’s Mob set the stage for the more earnest and gripping challenges that lie ahead as they prepare to face the realities of war on the front lines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19655
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