Father Duffy's story
Francis P. Duffy, a Catholic priest from New York, served as chaplain of the 69th New York Infantry, the famous Irish regiment that went to France in the First World War as the 165th Infantry of the Rainbow Division. Father Duffy's Story, published in 1919, follows the men from their armory in New York and their training camps to France, through the Lunéville sector, Champagne, the Ourcq, St. Mihiel and the Argonne, recording life in the trenches, the humor of the soldiers and the deaths of many of them. Full of names, it was written as a memorial to the regiment, and it includes a historical appendix by the poet Joyce Kilmer, who was killed in the war. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Father Duffy's story
Father Duffy's story by Francis Patrick Duffy 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.
Can I read Father Duffy's story online?
Yes. Father Duffy's story opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Father Duffy's story free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Father Duffy's story is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Father Duffy's story in the public domain?
Yes. Father Duffy's story by Francis Patrick Duffy 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 Father Duffy's story?
About 8 h 33 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 Father Duffy's story?
Father Duffy's story by Francis Patrick Duffy is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
