Publisher's Synopsis
The Log of a Noncombatant is a memoir written by Horace Green, an American Quaker who served as a volunteer ambulance driver during World War I. The book is a personal account of Green's experiences in France and Belgium during the war, and his reflections on the nature of war and his own pacifist beliefs.Green's memoir provides a unique perspective on the war, as he was not a soldier but rather a civilian volunteer. He describes the horrors of the battlefield and the toll that the war took on the soldiers and civilians alike. He also discusses the challenges he faced as a pacifist in a war zone, including conflicts with military authorities and his own internal struggles with the morality of his actions.Throughout the book, Green's writing is thoughtful and introspective, as he grapples with the complexities of war and the human condition. He also includes vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people he encountered on his travels, providing a rich and detailed portrait of life during the war.Overall, The Log of a Noncombatant is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on one of the most devastating conflicts in human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War I, pacifism, or the human experience of war.During all the time I was with him Verhagen did not speak a bitter word. On the contrary, he was calm--particularly calm as he stood beside the mound where the Belgian soldiers were buried in the center of the ruined town, pointed to the pile of bricks where he had lived, and told us how in two nights he had lost 340,000 francs, his son, his factory, and his home. It was from him, from the burgomaster's wife, and from a priest that we learned the story of the city that had ceased to be.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.
