Where Poppies Blow by John Lewis-Stempel
The British Soldier, Nature, The Great War
A vivid social and natural history of the Western Front, it traces how British soldiers found solace, purpose, and companionship in birds, animals, and wildflowers amid mud and shellfire. Drawing on letters, diaries, and poetry, it reveals trench gardens, birdwatching, mascots, and working horses, while exploring the paradoxical mix of devastation and unexpected flourishing in wartime landscapes from 1914 to 1918. The result is a moving portrait of nature’s resilience and its profound role in sustaining men at war.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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