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100 1 _aBell, F. McKelvey
_q(Frederick McKelvey),
_d1878-1931
245 1 4 _aThe First Canadians in France :
_bThe Chronicle of a Military Hospital in the War Zone
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-07-16
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The First Canadians in France" by F. McKelvey Bell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Canadian soldiers and medical personnel during World War I, specifically focusing on their arrival and establishment of military hospitals in France. It highlights themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the challenges faced by the medical corps in a war zone. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to a diverse group of Canadian soldiers and non-commissioned officers who arrive in France during the war. The opening chapter describes their chaotic assembly and the bond formed under the leadership of their Colonel. The story captures their initial experiences aboard a fleet of ships to England, the excitement of landing on foreign soil, and their journey towards becoming the first Canadians to set foot in France during the war. The humorous interactions between characters and the vivid descriptions of their environment set the stage for a poignant exploration of military life and humanity amidst the harsh realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, Canadian
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Hospitals -- France
700 1 _aFulleylove, Christopher
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46300
999 _c87139
_d87139