
audiobook
by Inez Bigwood, John G. (John Gilbert) Thompson
Through a series of vivid sketches drawn from the front lines, this anthology brings the First World War to life for young listeners. Each story captures moments of courage, compassion, and the everyday challenges faced by soldiers, nurses, and civilians, presenting history not as distant dates but as human experiences that shaped the modern world.
Written in clear, engaging prose, the collection balances factual detail with the emotional resonance of poetry and personal letters. It invites readers to consider the cost of freedom and the values that drove a generation to stand together, making it an ideal companion for classroom study or independent listening. Together they paint a portrait of a world in turmoil, reminding listeners why the echoes of those early battles still matter today.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (449K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-07-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for co-writing early 20th-century school readers and World War story collections, this author helped shape books meant to teach, inform, and stir young minds. Her surviving works suggest a practical writer with a strong interest in language learning and history.
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1862–1940
Remembered as a teacher, school leader, and poet, he spent decades shaping Fitchburg State Normal School and also wrote verse that was published in book form. His life joined education and literature in a way that feels distinctly New England.
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