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Wilson, John

A Soldier's Sketchbook: The Illustrated First World War Diary of R.H. Rabjohn

(3) 4-6 Wilson compiles writings and sketches done by Canadian soldier R.H. Rabjohn, a trained artist tasked with mapping trenches during the Great War. Rabjohn's realistic, in-the-moment renditions of action reveal the horrors of war; the brief diary excerpts are expanded on by Wilson to complete the poignant portrait of a young soldier in conflict. A valuable addition to the WWI record. Reading list, timeline. Ind.

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