THE
BRITISH SOLDIER

His Courage and Humour

BY

Rev. E.J. HARDY, M.A.

Chaplain to the Forces (Retired)

Author of "How to be Happy though Married,"
"Mr. Thomas Atkins," etc. etc.

"Nous entendons dire de tous côtés que vos pauvres Tommies se battent comme des lions et que chaque jour ils font des exploits magnifiques. Ils sont bons garçons et tres drôles."—(Extract from a French lady's letter.)

LONDON: T. FISHER UNWIN

1 ADELPHI TERRACE W.C.

First published in 1915

(All rights reserved.)

TO

THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES

OR THEIR HEALTH

TO

SAVE CIVILISATION FROM BARBARISM

THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED