Publisher's Synopsis
The Fighting Mascot: The True Story Of A Boy Soldier (1918) is a book written by Thomas Joseph Kehoe. It is a memoir that tells the story of Kehoe's experience as a young soldier during World War I. The book recounts Kehoe's journey from his hometown in New York to the battlefields of France, where he served as a ""mascot"" for his unit. As a 16-year-old boy, Kehoe was too young to enlist in the army, but he was determined to serve his country. He joined the army as a civilian employee, working as a cook and a messenger. However, Kehoe's bravery and determination soon caught the attention of his superiors, and he was eventually allowed to join the fighting as a soldier. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of Kehoe's experiences on the front lines, including his encounters with enemy soldiers, his struggles with illness and injury, and his friendships with his fellow soldiers. The Fighting Mascot is a powerful and moving tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in World War I, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit.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.
