Jim Maitland by H.C. McNeile (1923)

Name: Jim Maitland
Author: H.C. McNeile

Jim Maitland is a young British soldier who is sent to the Western Front during World War I. He is assigned to a unit of the Royal Engineers, and is soon thrown into the horrors of trench warfare. Jim quickly learns the harsh realities of life in the trenches, and is forced to confront the grim realities of war. He is also forced to confront his own fears and doubts, as he struggles to survive in the face of death and destruction. As the war progresses, Jim is forced to make difficult decisions, and is forced to confront his own mortality. He is also forced to confront the futility of war, and the senselessness of the conflict. In the end, Jim is forced to confront his own mortality, and the futility of war. He is also forced to confront his own fears and doubts, and the harsh realities of life in the trenches. In the end, Jim is forced to confront his own mortality, and the futility of war.

By H.C. McNeile · First published 1923 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Military Fiction · 13 chapters · 74,151 words

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The first time I heard Jim Maitland's name mentioned was in the bar of a P. and 0. We were two days out of Colombo, going East, and when I confessed my complete ignorance of the man a sort of stupefied silence settled on the company.

"You don't know Jim?" murmured an Assam tea-planter. "I thought everyone knew Jim."

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Work type: Novel
Author: H.C. McNeile
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Military Fiction, Action/Thriller
Length: 74,151 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 2,645 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The book follows the story of Jim Maitland, a British soldier who embarks on a daring mission to save his comrades from the enemy. This is a classic adventure story with plenty of action and suspense.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in World War I and follows the story of Jim Maitland, a British soldier. It is a story of courage and heroism in the face of adversity, and is firmly rooted in the historical context of the time.
Military Fiction — The book follows the story of Jim Maitland, a British soldier, and his mission to save his comrades from the enemy. It is a story of courage and heroism in the face of adversity, and is firmly rooted in the military context of the time.
Action/Thriller — The book follows the story of Jim Maitland, a British soldier, and his mission to save his comrades from the enemy. It is a thrilling story full of action and suspense, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.