Captain Bruce Bairnsfather
Fragments from France is a book written by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather, a British soldier who served in World War I. The book is a collection of humorous cartoons and sketches that depict life on the front lines of the war. Bairnsfather’s cartoons became very popular among soldiers on both sides of the conflict and helped to boost morale during a time of great hardship and suffering. The book is divided into several sections that cover different aspects of life in the trenches, including food, shelter, and the daily struggles of soldiers. Bairnsfather’s sketches are witty, irreverent, and often satirical, poking fun at the absurdity of war and the pompousness of military leaders. The book is a unique and important document of World War I and remains a classic of British humor to this day.1917. Bruce Bairnsfather’s cartoons were to the general public during World War I what Bill Mauldin’s cartoons were to be in World War II. His �������If you know of a better �������ole-get to it������� may be the most famous cartoon of all time. His humorous portrayals of ordinary soldiers in the trenches were a great morale booster and were still serving as an inspiration years later during the dark days of the Second World War.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.
