The Brighton Boys in the Argonne Forest

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Driscoll, James R.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Brighton Boys in the Argonne Forest" by James R. Driscoll is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during World War I and focuses on the adventures of Don Richards and his fellow soldiers as they fight against German forces in the iconic Argonne Forest. The author captures themes of courage, camaraderie, and the fierce spirit of American soldiers during this tumultuous period. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the main character, Don Richards, a lieutenant returning to the front after recovering from a shrapnel wound. He reunites with his friend, Herbert Whitcomb, a fellow Brighton Academy alumnus as they prepare to serve again in the war. The chapter sets the stage for their journey into battle, showcasing their reflections on bravery, sacrifice, and the bonds formed in the face of adversity. The opening hints at the grueling challenges they will encounter in the Argonne Forest, characterized by the intensity of warfare and the unwavering resolve of young soldiers determined to protect their homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-04-16