Books on Topic: 'Wartime'

This was the weekly poem for Flag Day 2006. It tells the largely-apocryphal but nonetheless inspiring story of one old woman’s act of patriotism durin...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 different recordings of Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight by Vachel Lindsay. This was the weekly poetry project for th...

Specimen Days is essentially the great American poet Walt Whitman's scrap book. It documents most of his life's adventures, especially his experience...

Set during the First World War, *The Red Planet* follows the life of Major Duncan Meredyth, a disabled veteran of the Boer War, who is forced to grapp...

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, "Eye of Dread" tells the story of three young people whose lives are forever intertwined by the co...

The "Orpheus C. Kerr Papers" are a collection of humorous letters penned by a fictional character, Orpheus C. Kerr, during the American Civil War. Wri...

Gon, a young fox, befriends a boy named 兵十 (Hyakujū) during wartime. Their friendship flourishes as they share food and laughter in the secluded cou...

Living Alone is a charmingly weird novel that blends fantasy and the practicalities of life in wartime London during World War I. It tells the story o...

This pamphlet, published during World War I, addresses the critical issue of food preparedness during times of scarcity. Authored by Albert P. Sy, a p...

In 'Three Years in the Federal Cavalry,' Captain Willard Glazier chronicles his experiences as a Union cavalryman during the American Civil War. He r...

In 'Aunt Jane's Nieces In The Red Cross,' two of the three cousins, facing the horrors of World War I, choose to dedicate themselves to the Red Cross....

Grace Harlowe Overseas follows the journey of Grace and her friends as they travel to Europe during World War I to serve as nurses. The novel portrays...

Unhappy Far-Off Things presents a collection of essays written by Lord Dunsany during his time serving in France in 1916 during World War I. Unlike hi...

Woman's Experiences in the Great War captures the firsthand account of Louise Mack, an Australian war correspondent, during the fall of Antwerp to the...

This book recounts the extraordinary true story of Mairi Chisholm and Elsie Knocker, two British nurses who defied regulations and risked their lives...

This diary offers a glimpse into the everyday experiences of a young school girl in Canandaigua, New York, during the American Civil War. The book pro...

The Making of a Bigot follows the journey of Eddy Oliver, a young Cambridge University student, as he encounters various personalities who exert signi...

Set in a stately English country house during the twilight of World War I, "Hand in the Dark" follows the investigation of a mysterious murder. When a...

This book follows the experiences of four American Red Cross volunteers working in Belgium during World War I. As they navigate the challenges of war-...

This book tells the true story of six French women whose lives were profoundly altered by the German invasion of their country town during World War I...

Running the Blockade offers a firsthand account of the daring exploits of blockade runners during the American Civil War. Through the eyes of Thomas E...

This biography of Clara Barton chronicles her life and work, focusing on the early years leading up to and including her experiences during the Americ...

This novel delves into the tumultuous period of the Peninsular War, focusing on the city of Cádiz which became a refuge for Spain during the French in...

'Combat Lessons Number 1: Rank and File in Combat' is a collection of firsthand accounts from American soldiers during World War II. Compiled by the U...