Cheer-Up Letters: From A Private With Pershing (1918)

By Torrey Ford

Book Overview

Cheer-Up Letters: From A Private With Pershing (1918) is a book written by Torrey Sylvester Ford, a private who served in World War I under General John J. Pershing. The book is a compilation of letters that Ford wrote to his family and friends back home, offering them encouragement and support during his time in the war. The letters cover a range of topics, from the daily life of a soldier to the struggles and hardships of war. They also offer insights into the mindset of a soldier during this time, as well as the impact of the war on those who fought in it. Cheer-Up Letters provides a unique perspective on World War I, as it is written by an ordinary soldier rather than a historian or politician. Overall, the book is a touching and inspiring account of one man's experience in the war, and a testament to the resilience and courage of those who served.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166590046
• ISBN13: 9781166590048
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"