The book is a glorious effort on the part of the author to record the impressions that he formed during his visit to the fronts of the Western Allies during World War I. The book was written in appreciation of the valiant and bold soldiers who fought for their countrymen and whose efforts were being belittled due to increasing rumors. This EasyRead Large Edition has been optimized for readers who prefer a standard 16pt large type.
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a Scottish writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer. In addition to the Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to popularise the mystery of the brigantine Mary Celeste, found drifting at sea with no crew member aboard.
An interesting will written historical novella about three fronts the author visits during World War I. I would recommend this novella to anyone who reads historical novels. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening 2021 Alexa reads to me due to eye damage.
Well written propaganda intended to boost morale & support for the war on the homefront, written by the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Reading between the lines provides a fascinating snapshot of British sentiment midway through WWI.