With the Colors
Songs of the American ServiceBy Everard Jack Appleton
Length1h 19m
About this audiobook
In "With the Colors," Everard Jack Appleton intricately weaves a narrative that captures the spirit of camaraderie and conflict during World War I. This semi-autobiographical work is rich in vivid imagery and poignant reflections, which evoke the harrowing experiences of soldiers in the trenches. Appleton's prose oscillates between stark realism and poetic depth, offering readers a visceral understanding of both the brutal realities of warfare and the profound bonds formed amidst adversity. Set against the backdrop of the Great War, the novel examines themes of sacrifice, identity, and the struggle to retain humanity amidst chaos. Everard Jack Appleton, a soldier turned author, drew from his own experiences in the Royal Flying Corps to craft this compelling narrative. His first-hand encounters with the war's horrors and the personal losses he sustained deeply influenced his literary voice. Appleton's background in art and literature provides a unique lens through which he explores the complexities of wartime life, revealing the emotional scars of conflict that persist long after the battles have ended. "With the Colors" is a must-read for those interested in war literature, as it offers not only a gripping account of the Great War but also a profound exploration of the human spirit's resilience. Readers will find themselves engrossed in Appleton's masterful storytelling and will leave with a deeper understanding of the psychological and emotional dimensions of combat.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length1 hr 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26BEANS
2The Stars and Stripes.
27BEHIND THE LINES
3THE OLD NATIONAL GUARD
28THE DISAPPOINTED
4THE ALIEN
29GOODBYE, BOYS!
5THE 'SKEETER FLEET
30THAT'S ALL
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6LITTLE MOTHER
31AN AMERICAN CREED
7SOLDIERS OF THE SOIL
32PAID IN ADVANCE
8THE LADIES' MAN
33WE RODE AT NIGHT
9COOKIE JIM
34NOW—AND THEN
10THE SANDWICH GIRL
35UNDERSTOOD
11BUGLER BILL
36THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
12HEINIE THE HOSTLER
37THE REASON
13OUR JOB
38THE MODERN WAY
14HER JOHNNY
39BECAUSE—!
15THE FIRST FLEET
40THAT SMILE
16BRIGGS OF BASE No. 8
41THE GIFT OF GIFTS
17THE PENGUIN DRIVER
42THE NEIGHBORS
18WAITIN'
43UNCLE BILL'S IDEA
19WE'RE ALL RIGHT HERE!
44'LIZABETH ANN'S PICTURE
20REPRISAL
45THE SMALL BOY EXPLAINS
21THE SOUL OF SERGEANT TODD
46THE BOLD LOVER
22THE BUSY LADY
47IMAGINATION
23OVERDOING IT
48WILLING TO TRADE
24THE GIVERS
49THE LONELY CHILD
25HULLO, SOLDIER! HOW'S THE BOY?
50THE LITTLE FELLER'S GONE
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