The War Eagle: A Contemporary Novel (1918)

The War Eagle is a novel written by William James Dawson and published in 1918. It is a contemporary novel that is set during the First World War and follows the story of a young British soldier named John Brent. The novel explores the themes of war, patriotism, sacrifice, and love. John Brent is a young man who is eager to serve his country and fight for his country's freedom. He joins the army and is sent to the front lines in France, where he experiences the horrors of war firsthand. He witnesses the death and destruction that war brings, and he struggles to maintain his sanity and sense of purpose in the midst of it all. As the war rages on, John meets a young French woman named Marie, and the two fall in love. Their relationship is tested by the war, and they must navigate the challenges of being separated by distance and danger. Throughout the novel, Dawson portrays the brutality and senselessness of war, and he highlights the sacrifices that soldiers and their families make for their countries. He also explores the themes of patriotism and national identity, and he questions the morality of war and the reasons why nations go to war. Overall, The War Eagle is a powerful and emotional novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the First World War and the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.