Twenty-Four Days On A Troopship (1919)

By James Ralph Pickell

Book Overview

Twenty-Four Days On A Troopship is a memoir written by James Ralph Pickell, which was first published in 1919. The book recounts the author's experiences during his journey on a troopship from New York to Liverpool during World War I. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a vivid description of the author's experiences during the journey. Pickell describes the daily routine on the ship, the food, the sleeping arrangements, and the various activities that kept the soldiers occupied during the long voyage. The author also writes about the challenges and dangers that the soldiers faced during the journey, including the threat of enemy submarines and the harsh weather conditions. He also discusses the camaraderie that developed among the soldiers during the voyage, as they shared their stories and experiences with each other.Overall, Twenty-Four Days On A Troopship provides a fascinating insight into the experiences of soldiers during World War I, as they traveled across the Atlantic to fight for their country. The book is a valuable historical document, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the First World War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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: 116416029X
• ISBN13: 9781164160298
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"