Hell, Heaven, or Hoboken by Christmas

The narrative follows a young farm boy from Schuyler County, Illinois, as he recounts his experiences during World War I through diary entries and later reflections from the 1970s. The book features distinctively formatted diary entries, with some written in the past tense, capturing daily life in the war. It includes amusing anecdotes and remarks integrated into the text, enhancing the storytelling. Additionally, an undated section from December 1918 offers further insights into his experiences post-war, enriching the historical context of the narrative.