The Graves of the Fallen by Rudyard Kipling
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About this eBook
| Author | Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
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| Illustrator | MacPherson, Douglas, 1871-1951 |
| LoC No. | 20001442 |
| Title | The Graves of the Fallen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Chuck Greif, MFR, University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Graves of the Fallen" by Rudyard Kipling is a descriptive account of the work done by the Imperial War Graves Commission, written during the early 20th century, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. This book functions as a historical account highlighting the importance of preserving the memories of fallen soldiers through the establishment and maintenance of war cemeteries and memorials. It discusses the efforts made to ensure that soldiers, regardless of rank, are honored equally, encapsulating the collective sacrifice made by those who served. The book details the principles guiding the creation and care of military cemeteries, including the design of headstones and memorials that reflect the faith and identity of the deceased soldiers. Kipling emphasizes the significance of maintaining these graves in their locations at the war's front, where they fell, rather than repatriating them to their homelands. The text outlines the various responsibilities of the Commission, financial considerations, and the architectural plans for both individual and group memorials, while also addressing the emotional needs of relatives seeking closure for their loved ones. Overall, it serves as a poignant tribute to the valor of the soldiers and the enduring nature of their memory. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Soldiers' monuments |
| Subject | National cemeteries, British -- France |
| Subject | National cemeteries, British -- Belgium |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54830 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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