| Author |
Lowndes, Marie Belloc, 1868-1947 |
| Title |
Told in gallant deeds : A child's history of the war
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: James Nisbet & Co., Ltd., 1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Belgium -- The white ensign -- Britain, to arms! -- The Battle of Mons -- The great retreat -- Cambrai, Landrécies, St. Quentin -- Battles of Meaux and the Marne -- The Battle of the Aisne -- Our ally Russia -- Our ally France -- Belgium once more -- The far-flung battle line.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Told in Gallant Deeds: A Child's History of the War" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide children with a narrative of the Great War that highlights brave actions and noble themes, contrasting the war's brutal realities with the valor displayed by soldiers and civilians alike. At the start of the book, the author introduces the context of the Great War, emphasizing the importance of Belgium and its violation by Germany as the catalyst for Britain's involvement. Through relatable examples, the narrative explains complex themes of loyalty and courage, personified by the "happy warrior," someone who embodies the spirit of bravery amidst chaos. The opening not only sets the stage for the ensuing battles, such as the defense of Liège, but also prepares the reader to explore many heroic tales that will follow in the chapters ahead. Various valiant acts are introduced, demonstrating that acts of heroism can arise even in the direst circumstances, and aiming to instill a sense of pride and understanding in younger readers about their historical heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74913 |
| Release Date |
Dec 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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