The Western Front by Sir Muirhead Bone and Earl Douglas Haig Haig
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About this eBook
| Illustrator | Bone, Muirhead, Sir, 1876-1953 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Haig, Douglas Haig, Earl, 1861-1928 |
| LoC No. | 17007958 |
| Title |
The Western Front Drawings by Muirhead Bone |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Summary | "The Western Front" by Sir Muirhead Bone and Earl Douglas Haig is a historical account published during the early 20th century, specifically during the First World War. This book features a collection of drawings and sketches that capture the life and conditions of British soldiers as they experienced the war on the Western Front. It aims to document the physical and emotional landscape of the battlefield, portraying both the devastation caused by war and the resilience of the troops. The content of the book consists of a series of illustrations with accompanying descriptions that highlight various aspects of military life, showcasing everything from trench warfare, battlefields, and soldiers' camaraderie to moments of despair and heroism. Each section highlights specific elements, such as the environments around the Somme and Ypres, the destruction of villages, and the work of the British Navy supporting the troops. Through the lens of both the artists and the commander, General Haig, readers gain insight into the brutality of warfare and the indomitable spirit of those who fought, extending beyond mere representation to evoke the profound emotional cadence of a pivotal moment in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Pictorial works |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Art and the war |
| Subject | Bone, Muirhead, Sir, 1876-1953 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48362 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 300 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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