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Smoke Jumping on the Western Fire Line: Conscientious Objectors During World War II

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This book will be of use to those interested in the history of conscientious objectors in the U.S., and those interested in the history of fire fighting in the forests of the western U.S. It is written by a journalist, not a historian, and tells an interesting story that should have some new information even for those already familiar with one of the two topics. I bought it because my first cousin was a smoke jumper, and I found his name in the index and some quotes and information about him that was new to me.

This is very detailed history of conscientious objection to war as well as the development of smoke jumping as a means of fighting wildfires in the American West. In addition to being educational, it is also an exciting read. The author has done a great service to his country by recording this part of its history before the generation that experienced it passes.