The Straits Impregnable by Sydney Loch
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| Author | Loch, Sydney, 1889-1954 |
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| LoC No. | 17012512 |
| Title | The Straits Impregnable |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Straits_Impregnable |
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| Summary | "The Straits Impregnable" by Sydney Loch is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the experiences of soldiers during World War I, particularly focusing on the Australian troops as they prepare for and engage in combat. It examines the life of the main character, Gunner Lake, detailing his enlistment, training, and various encounters as he transitions from civilian life to that of a soldier in a war zone. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for Lake's journey. It opens with a reflective moment in Gippsland, where Lake contemplates his home and mundane life amidst nature. As he receives news of the looming war—the tension in Europe intensifying—Lake feels a mix of duty and desire to enlist. The story progresses through his enlistment process, including the chaotic environment of the training camp, where he meets a diverse cast of characters, and foreshadows the difficult soldier's life ahead. The initially serene backdrop sharply contrasts with the turmoil of war, illustrating the weight of the choices Lake must face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60875 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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