Adventures of a Despatch Rider by William Henry Lowe Watson
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About this eBook
| Author | Watson, William Henry Lowe, 1891-1932 |
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| LoC No. | 16001674 |
| Title | Adventures of a Despatch Rider |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Adventures of a Despatch Rider" by Captain W.H.L. Watson is a military memoir written in the early 20th century. This account narrates the experiences of a despatch rider during World War I, specifically focusing on the author's personal adventures from August 1914 to February 1915. The narrative blends personal letters with descriptive storytelling to depict the challenges and realities faced by a soldier in the field, as well as touches on themes of camaraderie, bravery, and the harsh realities of war. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on his enlistment while reminiscing with a friend about their university days at Oxford. The opening introduces the reader to Watson’s motivations for joining the military amidst the brewing storm of war, highlighting his feelings of excitement and trepidation. The narrative shifts to his initial experiences, including the rigors of military training and the first tumultuous days at the front as a despatch rider, filled with encounters of both mundane and significant moments in the war. Watson's honest and often humorous style provides readers with a vivid portrayal of the early stages of the conflict and the personal reflections of a young soldier swept into the chaos of World War I. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16868 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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