A Journey Through France in War Time

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A Journey Through France in War Time

by Joseph G. (Joseph Green) Butler

EN·~5 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

[Illustration: Typical French Soldier in Uniform.]

0:03
2

A Journey Through Francein War Time - By JOSEPH G. BUTLER, JR.

0:35
3

ILLUSTRATIONS

2:48
4

FOREWORD

1:12
5

A Journey Through France in War Time - CHAPTER I. - ORIGIN OF THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP

13:40
6

II. CROSSING THE ATLANTIC

18:29
7

III. BORDEAUX AND PARIS

13:57
8

IV. MEETING ENGLAND'S PREMIER

24:17
9

V. THE BIRTHPLACE OF LAFAYETTE

9:35
10

VI. A GREAT MUNITIONS PLANT

13:30

Description

A vivid, first‑hand account follows an American industrial commissioner as he journeys across a France torn by conflict. From bustling train stations to the shattered streets of Reims, he records the resilience of ordinary citizens, the determination of soldiers in the trenches, and the ingenuity of workers turning factories into war‑production hubs. The narrative weaves together striking observations of historic sites—Roman bridges, centuries‑old cathedrals—and the stark realities of bombed‑out towns, offering listeners a tangible sense of the landscape’s beauty and its scars.

Interlaced with personal reflections, the author captures moments of unexpected kindness—a French flag carried aloft, a lighthouse keeper’s quiet bravery, and the camaraderie between allied forces. His concise, compassionate voice brings the wartime atmosphere to life without delving into later battles or outcomes, making the memoir an intimate portrait of a nation striving to endure and support its allies.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (325K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Release date

2007-01-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joseph G. (Joseph Green) Butler

Joseph G. (Joseph Green) Butler

1840–1927

Best known for building industry in Youngstown, Ohio, he also wrote lively books about steel, local history, and travel during World War I. His work blends a businessman's eye for detail with a strong sense of place and public service.

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