Publisher's Synopsis
Biltmore Oswald: The Diary Of A Hapless Recruit is a book written by J. Thorne Smith Jr. and originally published in 1918. The book is a humorous and satirical account of the experiences of a young man named Biltmore Oswald, who is drafted into the military during World War I. The story is told through Oswald's diary entries, which chronicle his misadventures as a soldier. Oswald is portrayed as a hapless and inept recruit who is constantly getting into trouble, much to the amusement of his fellow soldiers. Despite his lack of military prowess, Oswald manages to survive his training and is eventually sent to the front lines of the war.Throughout the book, Smith uses Oswald's character to poke fun at the military establishment and the absurdities of war. The book is filled with witty observations and clever wordplay, making it an entertaining read for fans of humor and satire.Overall, Biltmore Oswald: The Diary Of A Hapless Recruit is a lighthearted and amusing look at the experiences of a young soldier during World War I. It is a classic work of American humor that continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.
