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100 1 _aHornung, E. W.
_q(Ernest William),
_d1866-1921
245 1 0 _aNotes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-07
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Steven desJardins, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front" by E. W. Hornung is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the experiences of a man, referred to as a camp-follower, who finds himself amidst the realities of World War I, specifically in a Y.M.C.A. canteen that serves British soldiers on the Western Front. The author captures the atmosphere of the war through the lens of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the human condition, as seen in the interactions between the soldiers and the camp-follower. The opening of the memoir introduces the camp-follower as he arrives at his post, describing the dilapidated yet significant location where he will serve soldiers tea and snacks. He observes the soldierly rituals and interactions while reflecting on the youth and bravery of the men around him. With a blend of humor and pathos, he describes the setting and characters encountered during his service, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the soldiers as they seek comfort amid the chaos of war. This initial chapter sets the tone for the unfolding stories of courage, friendship, and the realities of life during wartime, all observed from the unique vantage point of someone serving the frontline troops. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- War work -- Young Men's Christian Associations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37331
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