Songs from the Trenches The Soul of the A. E. F.

Songs from the Trenches is a book that explores the music of the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) during World War I. Written by Herbert Adams Gibbons, a journalist and war correspondent who served in France during the war, the book provides a detailed account of the songs that were popular among American soldiers in the trenches. Gibbons describes how music played an important role in boosting the morale of soldiers and how it helped to create a sense of camaraderie among them. He also provides historical context for the songs, explaining how they reflected the experiences and emotions of soldiers on the front lines. The book includes a collection of lyrics and sheet music for many of the songs, as well as photographs and illustrations that help to bring the music to life. Overall, Songs from the Trenches is a fascinating look at the music of World War I and its impact on the soldiers who fought in the conflict. It provides a unique perspective on the war and the role that music played in the lives of those who served.1893. A collection of verses by American Soldiers in France chosen and brought together by Gibbons from the thousand submitted in the New York Herald�������s Literary Competition. But, the book is more than a collection of poems. It is a message from the American soldiers abroad to the home folks, written on the decks of transports, in French villages, in muddy camps, in the trenches, beside cannon or camion, in hospitals. Each writer speaks for thousands of his fellows. And the form of the message is that which youth loves to employ in framing the thoughts of the heart. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.