A Galloper At Ypres And Some Subsequent Adventures (1920)

""A Galloper At Ypres And Some Subsequent Adventures"" is a memoir written by Patrick Richard Butler, a British Army officer who served in World War I. The book primarily chronicles Butler's experiences as a galloper, or messenger, during the Battle of Ypres in 1914. He vividly describes the chaos and devastation of the battle, as well as his own close calls with death.The book also details Butler's subsequent adventures, including his time as a prisoner of war in Germany and his escape attempts. He also writes about his experiences in other theaters of the war, such as the Gallipoli Campaign.Throughout the book, Butler provides a personal and introspective account of his time in the war. He reflects on the nature of war and the toll it takes on soldiers, as well as his own personal growth and development.Overall, ""A Galloper At Ypres And Some Subsequent Adventures"" provides a unique and compelling perspective on World War I, offering insight into the experiences of a soldier on the front lines.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.