The Dough Boys (1918) - Patrick Macgill - Bog

The Dough Boys is a novel written by Patrick MacGill and published in 1918. The book is set during World War I and follows the experiences of a group of soldiers from Ireland who join the British Army to fight in the war. The novel provides a vivid and detailed account of the soldiers' training, their journey to the front lines, and the brutal realities of trench warfare. The main character of the novel is Private Pat McManus, a young man from Donegal who has enlisted in the army to escape poverty and unemployment. Along with his comrades, McManus faces the horrors of battle, including gas attacks, artillery fire, and the constant threat of death. The soldiers also struggle with homesickness, fear, and the emotional toll of their experiences.Throughout the novel, MacGill portrays the soldiers as brave and resilient, but also vulnerable and human. He highlights the camaraderie and loyalty that develops between the soldiers, as well as the class and cultural differences that divide them. The Dough Boys is a powerful and moving account of the experiences of ordinary soldiers during World War I. It provides a unique perspective on the war from the point of view of Irish soldiers who fought for the British Army, and offers a poignant commentary on the human cost of war.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.