Reginald Bateman, Teacher and Soldier A Memorial Volume of Selections from His Lectures and Other Writings

"Reginald Bateman, Teacher and Soldier" by Reginald Bateman is a collection honoring the life and work of a distinguished professor and soldier. This book compiles Reginald John Godfrey Bateman's lectures, writings, and personal stories, celebrating his impact as the first Professor of English at the University of Saskatchewan and his courageous service in World War I. The book shows his passion for education and his bravery as a soldier. The book starts by explaining what the book is about, stressing Bateman's great qualities as a professor and leader. Readers learn about his early life, his dedication to education, and his transition into military service where he earned respect as an officer. The beginning establishes the book's purpose: to celebrate Bateman's teaching of English literature and to deeply reflect on the unfortunate loss of brilliant people like him during war.