The White Road of Mystery: The Note-Book of an American Ambulancier

"The White Road of Mystery: The Note-Book of an American Ambulancier" by Philip Dana Orcutt tells the story of the author's time as an ambulance driver in World War I as part of the American Field Service. The book describes a down-to-earth view of the difficulties and relationships that the volunteer ambulance drivers had during the war, and explores their important mission of assisting injured soldiers. Starting with their departure from Paris, the narrative captures the mix of resolve and apprehension that the ambulanciers felt as they moved closer to the battle lines and saw the devastation of war-torn France; it demonstrates the excitement as they confronted the front lines. Orcutt shows the effects of war and the importance of their work through personal stories and observations.