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Dedication: To my father my counsellor, comrade, and dearest companion this little book is affectionately dedicated F. E. W.
Contents indexed in full - rt 29/4/14.

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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,:Duckworth , 1916 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.

Introduction"In byways of duty that led me through danger,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. vii-viii)

Note: With title 'Introduction'

The Music of the Guns"When the summer day is falling into twilight's fading light", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 9-10)

Do it Now! : Wounded Gunner's Appeal"There's a cry coming up from the traverse and trench,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 11-12)

Lindenow"Here where the Goddess of peace and quiet", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 12-14)

The Fallen"O sleep, sleep on the wings of night,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 14-15)

In Sympathy"What can we say? The kindliest phrases mar", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 15-16)

Do Yer Bit"When you've shouted 'Tipperary' till yer throat's as dry as chips", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 16-18)

Memory : Sonnet"When nightfall flings her shadows everywhere", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 18-19)

Lines for a Lady's Autograph"Sad seething seas, the sea-gulls' eerie cry,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 19-20)

The Undertone"The brazen bugle's blaring notes,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 20)

Attack"Crash, O grey guns, in your fury,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 21-22)

Sympathy : Sonnet"When earthward came God's ministering angels three,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 22)

Fame"What is fame?", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 23-24)

In Absence"I hear your voice in wavlets of the sea,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 24)

Two Flowers : Song"Two roses bloomed, O wondrous fair,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 25)

Brown Eyes : Song"Oh, two brown eyes where love-lit shadows swim", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 25)

In Exile"Australia, my Australia, should e'er it be my lot", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 26-27)

En Passant"The hand of grey December flaunting everywhere,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 28)

The Boys out There"I meet with the boys and the gay toasts pass,", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 29-30)

Dews on the Roses : Songs"Sunbeams on the roses playing", F. E. Westbrook , single work poetry (p. 30)

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War Verses 1916 single work review
— Appears in: The Argus , 27 October 1916; (p. 10)
— Review of Anzac and After : A Collection of Poems F. E. Westbrook , 1916 selected work poetry