The Amateur Army (1915) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164084693)

The Amateur Army is a book written by Patrick Macgill and published in 1915. The book is a fictionalized account of Macgill's own experiences as a soldier in the British Army during World War I. The story follows the character of Private Pat MacGill, a young Irishman who joins the army to fight for his country. The book provides an insight into the life of a soldier during the war, covering everything from the training and discipline of army life to the horrors of the battlefield. The book is written in a straightforward, no-nonsense style, and is often praised for its gritty realism and vivid descriptions of life in the trenches. The Amateur Army is a powerful and moving account of the human cost of war, and remains a classic of World War I literature to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Patrick Macgill
ISBN-10: 1164084690
ISBN-13: 9781164084693
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d