The White Road of Mystery: The Note-Book of an American Ambulancier

The White Road of Mystery: The Note-Book of an American Ambulancier
Author: Philip Dana Orcutt
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2023-11-14
Genre: History
ISBN:
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In 'The White Road of Mystery: The Note-Book of an American Ambulancier' by Philip Dana Orcutt, readers are immersed in a gripping account of Orcutt's experiences as an American ambulance driver during World War I. The book combines elements of memoir, war narrative, and travelogue, offering a unique perspective on the challenges faced by ambulance drivers in the midst of war. Through vivid descriptions and poignant reflections, Orcutt paints a vivid picture of the realities of war and the human experience in times of crisis. His literary style is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of war and the resilience of the human spirit amidst chaos. The White Road of Mystery stands out as a powerful testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served on the front lines during WWI. Philip Dana Orcutt's personal experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I undoubtedly influenced his decision to write this book. His firsthand knowledge of the challenges and horrors of war lends an authenticity and depth to the narrative, allowing readers to connect with the story on a profound level. I highly recommend 'The White Road of Mystery: The Note-Book of an American Ambulancier' to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the human experience during times of conflict. Orcutt's poignant storytelling and insightful reflections make this book a must-read for history buffs and fans of war literature alike.

Gentlemen Volunteers

Gentlemen Volunteers
Author: Arlen J. Hansen
Publisher: Skyhorse
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1628721499
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They left Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Michigan, and Stanford to drive ambulances on the French front, and on the killing fields of World War I they learned that war was no place for gentlemen. The tale of the American volunteer ambulance drivers of the First World War is one of gallantry amid gore; manners amid madness. Arlen J. Hansen’s Gentlemen Volunteers brings to life the entire story of the men—and women—who formed the first ambulance corps, and who went on to redefine American culture. Some were to become legends—Ernest Hemingway, e. e. cummings, Malcolm Cowley, and Walt Disney—but all were part of a generation seeking something greater and grander than what they could find at home. The war in France beckoned them, promising glory, romance, and escape. Between 1914 and 1917 (when the United States officially entered the war), they volunteered by the thousands, abandoning college campuses and prep schools across the nation and leaving behind an America determined not to be drawn into a “European war.” What the volunteers found in France was carnage on an unprecedented scale. Here is a spellbinding account of a remarkable time; the legacy of the ambulance drivers of WWI endures to this day.

The 102nd Ambulance Company in World War I

The 102nd Ambulance Company in World War I
Author: Andrew W. German
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2023-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476689512
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During the carnage of World War I, ambulance companies were essential, carrying casualties off the battlefield on litters, dressing wounds, and rushing the wounded to the rear, often amid intense fire and poison gas. As part of the 26th "Yankee" Division--the first full American division to arrive in France in 1917--the 102nd Ambulance Company spent 193 days at the front and carried more than 20,000 men in its ambulances. Based on the company diary of Sergeant Leslie R. Barlow and letters by other company members, this narrative follows the unit through its inception in Bridgeport, Connecticut, its National Guard training, passage overseas, and winter of adjustment in France. The book describes its contribution to British trench fever experiments and its role in disinfesting the division of "cooties"; and offers vivid descriptions of its combat experiences in five sectors between February and November 1918. The work is heavily illustrated with photographs of the company and includes a detailed roster.

Quarterly Bulletin

Quarterly Bulletin
Author: Brockton Public Library (Brockton, Mass.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1917
Genre: Catalogs, Classified (Dewey decimal)
ISBN:
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A History of American Literature and Culture of the First World War

A History of American Literature and Culture of the First World War
Author: Tim Dayton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 749
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1108593879
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In the years of and around the First World War, American poets, fiction writers, and dramatists came to the forefront of the international movement we call Modernism. At the same time a vast amount of non- and anti-Modernist culture was produced, mostly supporting, but also critical of, the US war effort. A History of American Literature and Culture of the First World War explores this fraught cultural moment, teasing out the multiple and intricate relationships between an insurgent Modernism, a still-powerful traditional culture, and a variety of cultural and social forces that interacted with and influenced them. Including genre studies, focused analyses of important wartime movements and groups, and broad historical assessments of the significance of the war as prosecuted by the United States on the world stage, this book presents original essays defining the state of scholarship on the American culture of the First World War.