A military interlude
A Military Interlude is a short story by Ernest Haycox, the American writer of Westerns and historical fiction. It is set in the winter camp of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, where soldiers in a dark, freezing hut live on fire-cake and water. Sergeant Alva Jukes, a hard-tempered Scotch-Irishman, mocks an unloved colonel to amuse his men, but when a young comrade dies of the cold their anger at Congress boils over, and news that a congressional committee is visiting the camp sets the story in motion. Haycox writes with economy and an eye for rough humor and courage among ordinary men, in a tale built around a single episode. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about A military interlude
A military interlude by Ernest Haycox can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is A military interlude in the public domain?
Yes. A military interlude by Ernest Haycox is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A military interlude?
About 24 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A military interlude?
A military interlude by Ernest Haycox is filed under "Short Stories" in the Vinteuil library.
