
The War Romance of the Salvation Army (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Faith, Relief, and Women's Service on the Humanitarian Front of World War IBy Grace Livingston Hill, Evangeline BoothLength12h 15m
About this audiobook
The War Romance of the Salvation Army (Illustrated Edition) brings together documentary witness, devotional fervor, and popular narrative energy to illuminate the humanitarian front of the First World War. Blending reportorial detail with sentimental romance and inspirational prose, the volume situates acts of relief, nursing, transport, and spiritual care within a broader literature of wartime service, sacrifice, and moral endurance. Grace Livingston Hill and Evangeline Booth represent complementary traditions: Hill's command of accessible, emotionally resonant fiction and Booth's leadership within the Salvation Army's international evangelical mission. Their combined perspective aligns the book with early twentieth-century reform movements, women's public service, and religious responses to modern war. The illustrated format further anchors these varied voices in visual testimony, reinforcing the cultural memory of frontline compassion. Readers interested in war literature, religious history, women's activism, or humanitarian institutions will find this volume a valuable encounter with a distinctive wartime imagination. It offers not merely a record of service, but a dialogue between faith, narrative, and social action, inviting reflection on how courage and care are represented across genres within a single compelling work.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Christian & Inspirational
Length12 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
15VII. The Chateau-Thierry-Soissons Drive
2Introduction
16VIII. The Saint Mihiel Drive
3Synopsis
17IX. The Argonne Drive
4Historical Context
18X. The Armistice
5Foreword
19XI. Homecoming
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6From the Commander’s Own Pen
20XII. Letters of Appreciation
7Preface by the Writer
21Appendix. A Few Facts about the Salvation Army
8I. The Story
22Salvation Army War Activities.
9II. The Gondrecourt Area (pt. 1)
23Salvation Army Work in United States of America.
10II. The Gondrecourt Area (pt. 2)
24National War Board.
11III. The Toul Sector
25Analysis
12IV. The Montdidier Sector
26Reflection
13V. The Toul Sector Again
27Memorable Quotes
14VI. The Baccarat Sector