IT is possible that this book may be taken for an actual account of the Somme battle, but I warn readers that although it is in the bulk based on the fighting there and is no doubt colored by the fact that the greater part of it was written in the Somme area or between visits to it, I make no claim for it as history or as an historical account. My ambition was the much lesser one of describing as well as I could what a Big Push is like from the point of view of an ordinary average infantry...

Introduction of the Protagonist: The central character is Ralph (or another similar name depending on editions), a man with a tarnished reputation. His past experiences have led to him being known for his flaws and mistakes, which significantly impact his personal and social life.The Love Interest: Ralph falls in love with a woman named Margaret (or a similar name), who represents a new beginning and a chance for redemption. Their relationship is central to the plot and provides the emotio...

The play "Action Front" follows a group of soldiers as they navigate the brutal realities of World War I. It begins with the men being stationed in the trenches, where they are confronted with the constant dangers of artillery bombardments, sniper fire, and the harsh living conditions. The central focus is on the psychological and emotional toll that war takes on the soldiers, as well as the ways in which they bond with each other in the face of overwhelming adversity.The narrative highlig...

It was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it. The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats. In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plate...

Boyd Cable's 'Grapes of Wrath' is a historical novel that delves deep into the hardships faced by the working class during the Great Depression. Through vivid and detailed descriptions, Cable brings to life the struggles of the characters as they navigate through poverty, injustice, and societal upheaval. The novel is written in a straightforward and raw style, mirroring the harsh realities of the era. Cable's portrayal of the human experience in times of adversity is both poignant and eye...

In the midst of World War I, writer Boyd Cable carved out a niche for himself by collecting factual nuggets from the front lines of the conflict and using them as the foundation for gritty, action-packed short stories. The volume Action Front collects some of Cable’s best efforts. Readers looking for blow-by-blow battlefield accounts won’t be disappointed. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated t...

In "Front Lines," Boyd Cable offers a profound exploration of the Great War through the eyes of ordinary soldiers, capturing the visceral realities of frontline life with evocative prose. Cable's narrative intertwines personal stories with broader historical themes, employing a realist literary style that eschews romantic notions of war in favor of raw, unflinching honesty. The novel's context within post-World War I literature underscores the disillusionment felt by many, as it delves int...

In "Grapes of Wrath", Boyd Cable presents a poignant exploration of social unrest and human struggle during the early 20th century, skillfully weaving together themes of despair, resilience, and the quest for dignity. The narrative is marked by its vivid imagery and emotional depth, drawing on the literary tradition of realism to depict the harsh realities faced by the working class. Set against the backdrop of economic turmoil and social change, Cable's prose illuminates the complex relat...

In this classic work, the author tries to draw an image of WWI horrors through several short stories. The book was based on true events and reflects the feelings of the soldiers facing death on the front lines. There were some who complained that my last book was in parts too grim and too terrible, and no doubt the same complaint may lie against this one. To that I can only reply that I have found it impossible to write with any truth of the Front without the writing being grim, and in wri...

In this classic work, Boyd Cable tries to draw an image of the World War I horrors through several short stories. Action Front is based on true events and reflects the feelings of the soldiers facing death on the front lines.

"...The attack on the wood had begun soon after dawn, and it was no more than 8 a.m. when the Corporal was dropped badly wounded in the advance line of the attack where it had penetrated about four hundred yards into the wood. But it was well into afternoon before he sufficiently woke to his surroundings to understand where he was or what had happened, and when he did so he found the realisation sufficiently unpleasant. It was plain from several indications—the direction from which the she...

IT was fiercely hot inside the hut, although the click and snap of the tin roof spoke of its cooling now that the sun was off it. The men eating their supper at the long deal table sat with shirt sleeves rolled up and collars open at the throat, and the sweat drops glistening on their browned faces, brick-red arms, and lean throats. In spite of the heat they ate hugely, as men do who have spent a long day in the saddle, and “Blazes,” the cook, was kept busy replenishing the heaped-up plate...