"Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge" by G. Harvey Ralphson is a story set during World War I, about a soldier named Private Irving Ellis, whose life is upended during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The book shows the courage of soldiers in this deadly battle, and the friendships that develop, highlighting the challenges they faced, which includes treachery among their own. Readers are thrust into the middle of intense fighting as Ellis and Lieutenant Tourtelle find themselves in a dangerous listening post amidst heavy shelling. The author shows Ellis's discontent with Tourtelle, setting up a problematic relationship between the two. An explosion of enemy fire throws everything into disorder and reveals Ellis's quick courage. The narrative paints a picture of individual battles and military secrets, promising an exciting trip into the lives of soldiers at war.
Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge
By G. Harvey (George Harvey) Ralphson
Amidst the chaos of World War I, a soldier's courage and loyalty are tested by battle and betrayal at Vimy Ridge.
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About the AuthorGeorge Harvey Ralphson was a collective pen name used by multiple ghost writers of juvenile adventure books working for M.A. Donohue & Company in the early 20th century. According to the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times, several of the books credited to Ralphson may have been written by J. Frank Honeywell. The best-known works credited to Ralphson were the "Boy Scout" series of adventures. Several sources have erroneously reported that he was a real person.
George Harvey Ralphson was a collective pen name used by multiple ghost writers of juvenile adventure books working for M.A. Donohue & Company in the early 20th century. According to the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times, several of the books credited to Ralphson may have been written by J. Frank Honeywell. The best-known works credited to Ralphson were the "Boy Scout" series of adventures. Several sources have erroneously reported that he was a real person.
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