
audiobook
by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton
In the crisp dawn of a French spring, a band of young American volunteers finds themselves thrust from the wide, sun‑lit canyons of their homeland into the shadowed valleys of the Western Front. The author paints the scenery with vivid detail – snow‑capped peaks, bustling towns, and the glittering expanse of a salty lake that mirrors their own hopes and anxieties. As the newcomers navigate crowded streets and rattling railways, they share jokes, stories, and a restless yearning for the open road that lies ahead.
Now serving under the stern but charismatic command of General Foch, these soldiers confront the gritty realities of trench warfare while clinging to their own brand of optimism. Through crisp dialogue and lively sketches, the narrative captures the clash between youthful bravado and the brutal demands of battle, offering a window into the bonds forged in mud, fire, and fleeting moments of humor. Listeners will feel the pulse of the front line and the unmistakable spirit of a generation discovering its place far from home.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (371K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Juliet Sutherland, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-01-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1872–1957
A British Army medical officer who turned his experiences and imperial-era adventures into fast-moving stories for young readers. His books are packed with action, wartime drama, and the kind of cliffhangers that kept generations of boys' fiction fans turning pages.
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