| Author |
White, William Allen, 1868-1944 |
| Title |
The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me" by William Allen White is a semi-autobiographical novel written during the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of the two main characters, Henry Jay Allen, an editor, and the narrator, who are both middle-aged American newspaper editors. They are sent to Europe as representatives of the American Red Cross during World War I, embarking on an adventure that blends humor and poignant insights into the human experience in wartime. The opening of the book establishes the contrast between the mundane lives of the protagonists in their small-town Kansas editors' roles and the extraordinary circumstances they find themselves in as they prepare for their trip to Europe. Henry and the narrator reflect on their anxieties and absurdities of packing, their initial reluctance towards military garb, and their subsequent departure aboard the ship Espagne. As they sail toward Europe, they encounter various personalities onboard, hinting at the camaraderie and complexities of wartime life that lie ahead, while the narrative is laced with humor, nostalgia for home, and a growing awareness of the gravity of their mission amidst the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5633 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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