Off Duty: A Dozen Yarns for Soldiers and Sailors, originally published in 1919, offers a collection of short stories aimed at entertaining those who served during World War I. These yarns provide glimpses into the lives, experiences, and lighter moments of soldiers and sailors. The stories, intended for relaxation and amusement, capture the spirit of the era and the camaraderie among servicemen. While not explicitly about the battlefield, they offer a window into the off-duty hours and the sentiments of those who dedicated themselves to military service. This collection provides both entertainment and a historical perspective on the lives of American servicemen during a pivotal time.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.