Publisher's Synopsis
Jed's Boy: A Story of Adventures in the Great World War is a historical fiction novel written by Warren Lee Goss and published in 1919. The book follows the story of a young boy named Jed, who becomes involved in the events of World War I. Jed's father is a soldier fighting in the war, and when Jed learns that his father has been wounded, he decides to join the war effort himself. Despite being underage, Jed manages to enlist and is sent to the front lines in France. Throughout the book, Jed experiences the horrors of war firsthand, including the brutality of trench warfare and the devastating effects of gas attacks. He also forms close bonds with his fellow soldiers and learns valuable lessons about courage, sacrifice, and loyalty. As the war comes to a close, Jed must navigate the challenges of returning home and adjusting to civilian life. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons he learned during his time in the war and the impact it had on his life and the lives of those around him. Overall, Jed's Boy is a powerful and moving tale of one boy's journey through the Great War, offering a unique perspective on the conflict and its lasting effects.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.
