The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War by Percy F. Westerman
"The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the lives of young naval cadets during the tumultuous time preceding World War I, focusing on their adventures, ambitions, and the imminent conflict that awaits them. Through the eyes of the main characters—Hugh Holcombe, Sylvester (nicknamed Moke), and Nigel Farrar (known as Slogger)—the story grappleswith themes of duty, friendship, and the reality of war. The opening of the novel introduces the three main characters waiting for a train, setting a lighthearted tone as they discuss their plans for the coming holidays. The character dynamics are quickly established: Holcombe is athletic and confident, Moke is studious yet clumsy, and Slogger is practical with a hint of recklessness. As they engage in banter about their aspirations and concerns regarding potential war, hints at the looming conflict are evident, reinforcing the gravity of the situation they are oblivious to at this moment. This blend of youthful exuberance and foreshadowing creates an engaging opening that invites readers to delve deeper into the characters' journeys and the unfolding narrative of wartime experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis), 1876-1959 |
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| Illustrator | Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928 |
| Title | The Fritz Strafers: A Story of the Great War |
| Alternate Title | The Fritz Straffers [sic] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | R.G.P.M. van Giesen. Thank you, Pierre and Sasha! |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65262 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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