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100 1 _aSinclair, May,
_d1863-1946
245 1 2 _aA Journal of Impressions in Belgium
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-20
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Tamise Totterdell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Journal of Impressions in Belgium" by May Sinclair is a personal journal written in the early 20th century during World War I. This work captures the author's experiences and reflections as she engages with the harsh realities of war, specifically focusing on her journey with a Field Ambulance Corps in Belgium. It explores themes of duty, fear, and the juxtaposition of beauty and horror in a war-torn landscape. The opening of the journal introduces us to Sinclair's initial thoughts as she embarks on her mission to Belgium following the invasion. She details the chaotic beginnings of assembling a volunteer ambulance team, sharing a mix of humor and trepidation about the anticipated horrors of war. As the team arrives in Ostend, Sinclair's observations emphasize both the beauty of the Flemish countryside and her growing anxiety about the impending conflict. With a diverse group of characters, including the dedicated but sometimes comically overwhelmed team members, the journal sets the stage for Sinclair's evolving understanding of her role amid the stark realities of wartime, reflecting on both her internal struggles and the stark experiences awaiting them. (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/31332
999 _c72178
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