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100 1 _aWesterman, Percy F.
_q(Percy Francis),
_d1876-1959
245 1 0 _aWilmshurst of the Frontier Force
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-16
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force" by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Second Lieutenant Dudley Wilmshurst of the Nth West African Regiment as he embarks on active service in the treacherous terrains of East Africa during World War I. The narrative delves into themes of courage, camaraderie, and the stark realities of war while introducing a vibrant cast of characters, including Wilmshurst's devoted servant, Tari Barl, and his fellow officers. The opening of the novel presents a vivid scene as Wilmshurst is awakened by his servant to prepare for active duty. The text introduces the harsh conditions of the tropical climate, the preparations for embarkation, and a sense of urgency as the regiment readies for deployment against German forces. In the meantime, Wilmshurst reflects on his older brother Rupert, who is missing in action, hinting at personal stakes intertwining with military duty. The camaraderie among the troops and the bond between Wilmshurst and his men are emphasized, setting the stage for the adventures and conflicts that are to unfold in the later chapters of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Africa -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGerman East Africa -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aPrater, Ernest
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26642
999 _c67551
_d67551