On the Fringe of the Great Fight by George Gallie Nasmith
"On the Fringe of the Great Fight" by Colonel George G. Nasmith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of the first Canadian division during World War I, focusing on the author's perspective as a scientist tasked with maintaining the health and efficiency of soldiers in the field. Given its basis in firsthand experiences, the narrative is likely rich in detail about the social,military, and emotional aspects of wartime life. The opening of the book sets the scene in early August 1914, where the author reflects on a peaceful day in Muskoka, Canada, while reading reports of the impending war in Europe. His strong desire to serve his country leads to an unexpected summons from the Minister of Militia, propelling him into military service. As he discusses his initial assignments and experiences at Valcartier Camp, we see the transition from civilian life to the harsh realities of military preparation. The author vividly describes the gathering Canadian troops and their journey to England, foreshadowing the challenges they will soon face as they move towards the front lines of Flanders. This sets the stage for a tale that interweaves personal anecdotes with the broader historical context of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nasmith, George Gallie, 1877-1965 |
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| LoC No. | 18018473 |
| Title | On the Fringe of the Great Fight |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sigal Alon, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19876 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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