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The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me

By William Allen White

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

** Two unlikely heroes leave their quiet lives behind and sail into the chaos of World War I, where they discover humor, camaraderie, and the weight of their humanitarian mission.

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2004-05-01
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** "The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me" by William Allen White is a story about two middle-aged newspaper editors from Kansas named Henry Jay Allen and a narrator, who find themselves far from their ordinary lives when they are chosen to represent the American Red Cross in Europe during World War I. Leaving behind their small-town routines, they nervously pack their bags and board a ship called Espagne for an adventure filled with both lighthearted moments and deep observations about humanity during wartime, the men adjust to their new roles, encounter diverse characters, and grapple with the serious realities of their mission against the backdrop of a world at war. **

About the Author

William Allen White was an American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. Between 1896 and his death, White became a spokesman for middle America.

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