The first book published by author Thomas Boyd, about the experiences of a young American Marine during World War I. The book gained immediate critical acclaim upon its publication, with F. Scott Fitzgerald calling it "a work of art" and "arresting.""Through the Wheat records the experiences of William Hicks of the marines, who never distinguished himself, but who never flinched....The effect of attack after attack, numberless tragedies day after day, unceasing danger, was to deaden...

A neglected classic of World War I fiction that offers an unflinching depiction of the physical and psychological cost of modern warfareThomas Boyd drew on his own experiences with the Marines at Belleau Wood, Soissons, and St. Mihiel to tell the story of William Hicks, an infantryman fighting in France in 1918. Hicks endures hunger, thirst, cold, heat, and fatigue as his platoon advances through dense woods and open fields in the face of hidden machine guns and su...

Through the Wheat (1923) was the first book published by Thomas Alexander Boyd, about the experiences of a young American Marine during World War I.Through the Wheat follows the experience of William Hicks, an automatic rifleman in the US Marine Corps, through his first experience of combat, at Belleau Wood. He enlists in the summer of 1917, but spends a year in France, where he serves military policeman, stevedore, and construction laborer, doesn't see frontline action and combat ...

The novel is set during World War I and follows the experiences of an American soldier named Dory. The story offers a vivid and poignant depiction of the horrors and challenges faced by soldiers during the war, focusing on the emotional and psychological impact of combat."Through the Wheat" is noted for its realistic portrayal of the battlefield and the intense personal struggles of its protagonist. The novel explores themes of courage, trauma, and the harsh realities of war. It delves int...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Powerful and poignant, a masterpiece. 'Through the Wheat' depicts the horrors of World War 1: the first modern war fought in trenches with mustard gas, artillery, and tanks. Thomas Boyd brings home the psychological damage done to men under extreme pressure fighting for their livers thousands of miles from home. Unforgettable!

Only once in the span of uncounted lifetimes does the world change so utterly. But more than three thousand years ago, lost in the dim centuries of Greece's prehistoric past, an angry island god is about to unleash terror. This is the Bronze Age, a time when the rich culture of Minoan Crete casts its spell over the eastern Mediterranean and in Greece itself the age-old way of life is on the brink of change.Rapi, a naïve young man from a small coastal village, has never known much i...

Fresh out of a Defiance, Ohio, high school, Thomas Boyd (1898-1935) joined the Marines to serve his country in the patriotic heat of the spring of 1917. In 1919 he came home from the war with a Croix de Guerre and a desire to write.

Powerful and poignant, a masterpiece. 'Through the Wheat' depicts the horrors of World War 1: the first modern war fought in trenches with mustard gas, artillery, and tanks. Thomas Boyd brings home the psychological damage done to men under extreme pressure fighting for their livers thousands of miles from home. Unforgettable!

An Aegean island in 4460 BC, centuries before the people we know as Greeks arrived in this fabled land. For seven generations the Madi Keht have made their home on one particular island in this broad sea. But then a new breed of men appears: violent and bloodthirsty, their aim is to seize it, for this island is the single known source of obsidian and the incredibly sharp blades that can be crafted from it.The leaderless survivors of the invasion face certain extinction until one of...

Thomas Boyd's "Through the Wheat" is a poignant exploration of the inner lives of soldiers during World War I, framed through vivid narrative techniques and rich imagery. The novel unfolds with a lyrical yet stark prose style, capturing the tension between the brutality of war and the fragility of human emotion. Set against the backdrop of the trenches, Boyd delves into themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the ambiguous nature of heroism, inviting readers to contemplate the psychological ...

Defining Narratives of World War I – 3 Classic Battlefield Tales presents a curated anthology capturing the multifaceted human experience surrounding the Great War. This collection traverses diverse literary landscapes, from the visceral realities of the frontlines to introspective reflections on the wartime psyche. Throughout the volume, readers encounter a mosaic of emotional depths and narrative styles—ranging from gripping realism to emotive introspection—that collectively underscore t...

Echoes of a Divided Nation – 4 Classic American Civil War Novels is a compelling collection that captures the tumultuous spirit and sweeping complexities of a country torn asunder. Encompassing a range of literary styles, from poignant narratives to richly detailed historical accounts, this anthology offers a diverse window into the heart of 19th-century America. Each novel within this volume begins with the same catalyst—the Civil War—yet travels unique paths, offering varied perspectives...