Keeping Up with William

Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 96K words
Chapters: 10

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Keeping Up with William by Irving BachellerAuthor: Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950,Language: English, Class: D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918), Release Date: Sep 30, 2015

Editor's review

Keeping Up with William by Irving Bacheller is classified by Project Gutenberg under First World War-related history, indicating that its content is connected with the issues of the 1914–1918 period. The work is written in English, so the language threshold is relatively friendly, and it is suitable as introductory material for understanding social observation and narrative texts from the English-speaking world during the First World War. Bacheller was an American writer whose writing is often accessible and highly readable; the book's length and style suit reading in sections. One caveat: the data only identifies it as history, so readers should not treat it as a systematic military history, but rather as a literary or social text bearing the marks of its era; its value is better appreciated when read against the historical background of the First World War.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in English-language literature and history of the First World War period
Introductory readers who wish to enter the First World War context through light texts
Readers studying the works of the American writer Bacheller or popular literature
Learners who need English public-domain e-books for extracurricular extensive reading

Not a good fit for

Military historians seeking systematic, rigorous First World War historical materials
Beginners who are not used to English originals and have no translation to assist them
Novel readers expecting strong dramatic conflict and tight plotting

Reading tips

Before reading, learn the basic First World War timeline and the social background of Britain and America to understand the context.
Read in sections by chapter, reviewing the period issues involved in each part afterwards.
Read alongside a general history of the First World War to distinguish literary narrative from historical record.
Mark period expressions encountered in English reading and look them up together after finishing.

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FAQ

Is this book a strictly historical work?

The data classifies the book under First World War-related history, but that does not mean it is a systematic military history. A more reliable description is a literary or social text with period background; it is best read alongside general historical materials.

Is the English difficult, and is it suitable for English learners?

This is an English public-domain book, and Bacheller's writing is relatively accessible. Readers with intermediate English reading ability can try it, but the text contains period language, so a dictionary and background materials are recommended.

Where can I read this book for free?

The book is published by Project Gutenberg as a free public-domain e-book resource, released on September 30, 2015. Readers can obtain the English original on the Project Gutenberg platform.

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Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950 Author

Irving Bacheller (1859–1950) was an American writer. Public information about his life and education is limited, but the library holds eighteen of his works, which shows the breadth of his subjects. He is known for his North Country novels, above all Eben Holden, a tale of rural life told in a plain and warmly human style; The Light in the Clearing continues this regional setting against the times of Silas. Bacheller also wrote historical fiction: Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ and In the Days of Poor Richard draw on the classical world and the colonial period, while A Man for the Ages portrays figures from American history. Books such as The Master of Silence and 'Charge It': Keeping Up with Harry show a gentle, popular narrative manner, often with moral concern and a local flavor. His works reached a broad readership and hold a place in early twentieth-century American popular literature, and some were adapted for stage and screen.