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100 1 _aJones, Henry Paul Mainwaring,
_d1896-1917
245 1 0 _aWar Letters of a Public-School Boy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-07-06
508 _aProduced by Geetu Melwani, Sigal Alon, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"War Letters of a Public-School Boy" by Henry Paul Mainwaring Jones is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the life and experiences of Lieutenant Paul Jones during his service in World War I, particularly focusing on his passionate ties to Dulwich College and how the war shaped his character and ideals. The book not only serves as a collection of personal letters but also pays tribute to Jones's significant influence at school as both a scholar and athlete. At the start of this memoir, readers are introduced to Paul Jones, a promising young man whose early life is marked by academic excellence and athletic prowess at Dulwich College. The introductory chapter reveals his deep affection for his school, laying the groundwork for understanding how his experiences there informed his views on duty and sacrifice during the war. The memoir also hints at his physical battles, including his struggles with myopia, yet showcases his determination to serve in combat, ultimately leading to his tragic death in the battlefield. This opening sets a poignant tone, emphasizing the blend of youthful ambition and the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, British
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29333
999 _c70181
_d70181