Mature
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
28THE DISAPPOINTED
2The Stars and Stripes.
29GOODBYE, BOYS!
3THE OLD NATIONAL GUARD
30THAT'S ALL
4THE ALIEN
31AN AMERICAN CREED
5THE 'SKEETER FLEET
32PAID IN ADVANCE
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6LITTLE MOTHER
33WE RODE AT NIGHT
7SOLDIERS OF THE SOIL
34NOW—AND THEN
8THE LADIES' MAN
35UNDERSTOOD
9COOKIE JIM
36THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
10THE SANDWICH GIRL
37THE REASON
11BUGLER BILL
38THE MODERN WAY
12HEINIE THE HOSTLER
39BECAUSE—!
13OUR JOB
40THAT SMILE
14HER JOHNNY
41THE GIFT OF GIFTS
15THE FIRST FLEET
42THE NEIGHBORS
16BRIGGS OF BASE No. 8
43UNCLE BILL'S IDEA
17THE PENGUIN DRIVER
44'LIZABETH ANN'S PICTURE
18WAITIN'
45THE SMALL BOY EXPLAINS
19WE'RE ALL RIGHT HERE!
46THE BOLD LOVER
20REPRISAL
47IMAGINATION
21THE SOUL OF SERGEANT TODD
48WILLING TO TRADE
22THE BUSY LADY
49THE LONELY CHILD
23OVERDOING IT
50THE LITTLE FELLER'S GONE
24THE GIVERS
51THE FISHERMAN'S SON
25HULLO, SOLDIER! HOW'S THE BOY?
52THE DOG CONFESSES
26BEANS
53BR'ER RABBIT IN DE BRESH PILE
27BEHIND THE LINES
54WHEN
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