| Creator |
Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey), 1879-1940 |
| Title |
Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the experiences of Private Irving Ellis and his encounters with military life during World War I, particularly focusing on the crucial events surrounding the Battle of Vimy Ridge. It explores themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the trials facing soldiers, including betrayal and espionage within the ranks. The opening of the book introduces readers to a tense scene in the trenches of Vimy Ridge as Private Ellis and Lieutenant Tourtelle take up position in a listening post during an artillery bombardment. The narrative captures Ellis's frustrations with Tourtelle's harsh treatment, foreshadowing their complicated relationship. A sudden minnenwerfer explosion leads to chaos and sets the stage for Ellis's impulsive bravery, hinting at deeper conflicts to come. As the story unfolds, it suggests a blend of personal struggles and military intrigue, laying the groundwork for a thrilling exploration of life in the trenches against the backdrop of war. (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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| Subject |
Spy stories
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| Subject |
Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Expeditionary Force -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Vimy Ridge, Battle of, France, 1917 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- France -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46348 |
| Release Date |
Jul 20, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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