Bøger af Wainwright Merrill

This fascinating collection of letters provides a unique glimpse into the life of an American soldier serving in the British Artillery during World War I. Stearns' letters provide candid and vivid descriptions of life on the front lines, including his observations of the war and the people he encountered. Merrill's detailed annotations provide historical context and insight into the political and social forces that shaped the war. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the personal stories of soldiers on the front lines of World War I.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

A College Man In Khaki: Letters Of An American In The British Artillery (1918) is a collection of letters written by Wainwright Merrill, an American college student who volunteered to serve in the British Army during World War I. The letters were written to his family and friends back home, and they provide a unique perspective on the war from an American's point of view. Merrill's letters describe his experiences training in England and serving in the British artillery on the Western Front. He writes about the horrors of trench warfare, the camaraderie among the soldiers, and his admiration for the bravery of the British troops. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a young American soldier during one of the most tumultuous periods in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.